Metcalfe County Emergency Management

07/09/2026

Representatives from FEMA and Kentucky Emergency Management will be in the county tomorrow. We will be going around looking at the houses and businesses that were damaged by the flash flood in June.

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06/28/2026

Jack Sparks Road is closed at East Fork Church Road due to a roadway failure.

06/28/2026

Our 911 center is tracking flooded roads and trees down. Call 270-432-5646 to report a closed road. Call 911 if you have an emergency.

🚨 ***UPDATED - FLOODED ROADWAYS ALERT 🚨
Metcalfe County is under a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY - Please use extreme caution and remember:⚠️NEVER drive through floodwaters. Turn around, don’t drown!⚠️

📍LIST OF KNOWN FLOODED ROADS:
🛑 Jack Sparks Rd at East Fork Church Road ✋🏼 ROAD FAILURE ✋🏼
🌊 Node rd

These conditions can change rapidly, so stay alert and check back for updates. Please avoid flooded areas and report any new trouble spots to our non-emergency line at 270-432-5646.

***PLEASE DO NOT CALL 911/DISPATCH FOR ROUTE INFORMATION***

Thank you for helping us keep our community safe! 🌧️🌊

04/29/2026

The burn ban has been lifted.

04/23/2026

A burn ban was issued yesterday for all of Metcalfe County. No open burning is allowed until the burn ban is lifted.

04/22/2026

We will be conducting scheduled maintenance today on the weather sirens in the Center and Summer Shade communities.

03/23/2026

We will be performing maintenance today on the outdoor warning sirens in the Center and Summer Shade communities.

03/04/2026

We like to test on sunny days if possible, but with rain in the foreseeable forecast it's best to go ahead on the original day.

03/03/2026

As part of KY Severe Weather Awareness Week, the statewide tornado drill will take place on March 4 at 10:07 AM EST (9:07 AM CST). This will be a great opportunity to practice your tornado safety plan, whether you are at home, school, or work. For more info and FAQ, visit https://www.weather.gov/lmk/KentuckyTornadoDrill