Elizabethtown Volunteer Fire Department

03/10/2026

Today the sirens will sound at 10:15 AM ET/9:15 AM CT for the Indiana statewide tornado drill! This is only a test -- no severe weather expected this morning.

When it comes to tornado warnings, it is essential that you are aware and ready to take action. Within Clarity, we have location specific alerts -- that means you are only warned when you're within the warning polygon, not when you're just within the county.

03/05/2026

The Flatrock River has flooded all of Noblitt Park. Many other areas in and around our community continue to see flooding. Please dont drive through high water!

3/5/26 – 11:00 AM Update

High Water Reported:
250S - between 400W and 475W
400W - between 200S and 250S
Water is moving into Candlelight
300S - between 275W and 400W
250 N/1140 E – Anderson Falls area

Roads Closed:
Jonesville Rd (SR11), between SR46 and Garden City
S Gladstone Ave Curves
475W between Carr Hill and 250S
Rockyford - between Longshore and Marr Rd.
S 600E/E 850S – 600E Closed
400 N - Tinkey Bridge
800S – between Azalia and SR11
W Baker Hollow Rd. closed at 700W
Southern Crossing, between Jonesville Rd (SR11) and 150E
Jonesville Rd (SR11), between Southern Crossing and 550S
400W/850S
800S – between Base Rd. and 60E
300E – between 500S and 600S
Tellman Rd - between Indianapolis Rd and 200W

Recreation Areas / People Trails:
The following areas are affected by flooding:
Several sections of the People Trails
McCullough’s Run Park
Mill Race Park
Noblitt Park
Tannehill Fishing Site

03/04/2026

We are only a few days away from our first breakfast of the year. We hope to see everyone n Saturday morning.

02/20/2026

We will be having another breakfast on Saturday, March 7th. Our November breakfast was a big success so we are going to give it another try. We hope to see everyone there.

02/19/2026

02/19/2026

⚠️UPGRADE to level 3/5 severe risk today!

HAZARDS:
-Damaging winds to 60-65mph
-Large Hail up to 1.50" in diameter (Ping Pong Ball Size)
-Several tornadoes, some could be strong in the orange zone

TIMING:
2pm through 11pm ET

DISCUSSION:
Ingredients are becoming increasingly favorable for an all hazards severe weather threat across much of the state. Storm fuel and wind shear are increasing for southern counties, which has further raised concerns for a more scattered to widespread threat of severe weather. While the entire state has a risk today, we are keyed in on the enhanced risk in orange, as a couple strong EF-2+ tornadoes may occur today within this zone in particular.

Have multiple ways to receive warnings. We will be LIVE around 2-3pm ET here on Facebook and YouTube to cover this event in it's entirety with both storm chasers in the field and radar updates.

01/28/2026

01/22/2026

Stay tuned this week for updates to this weekend's forecast when at least light to moderate snowfall is possible across central Indiana...especially near and south of the I-70 corridor. Higher confidence in very cold conditions continuing from Friday into next week.

11/25/2025

Key Messages:

· Cold front passes through overnight with temperatures dropping from the low 50s to mid-30s by Wednesday morning.

· A Wind Advisory is in effect for most of Central Indiana from 7AM to 7PM Wednesday.

· Wind gusts between 40 and 50 MPH.

· Numerous flurries and isolated snow showers with reduced visibility and very minor accumulations.

· A more impactful snow system will pass through Friday night through Sunday.

· Still many uncertainties with amounts and location, however highest snow accumulations are expected to be north of I-70.

· Travel impacts possible but confidence is low on the extent and severity of this event and its associated threats.

· There is still potential for changes in model trends towards more significant snow accumulation.

· Monitor updates for further info in the coming days.



Timing:

Wednesday - Wind Advisory 7AM to 7PM.

Snow flurries as early as 6AM, but greatest coverage is expected to be in the early afternoon.

Friday night through Sunday – More impactful snow storm.



Impacts:

Gusty winds 40 and 50 mph.

· Potential for snow accumulation. Exact amounts, if any, are still uncertain. Accumulation expected mainly north of I-70.



Actions/What To Do:

Be weather aware.

Have multiple ways to receive weather alerts.

Dress in layers.

Winterize your vehicle and keep an emergency kit inside.

Bring pets indoors if possible.

Allow extra time to travel.

Check road conditions.

11/12/2025

First off, Happy Veterans Day to all of the veterans that have served on our department, both past and present. Thank you to all veterans that have served this country and we hope that you are recognized, not only today, but every day for the service that you have given this country.

Second, thank you to everyone that came to our first breakfast on Saturday. We had a great turnout and are blessed to serve the community that we do. Thank you for your positive feedback and kind words. Overall, it felt a success. We hope to do this again soon.