Decatur County Emergency Management Agency

Decatur County Emergency Management Agency Decatur County Emergency Management Agency
315 S Ireland Street
Greensburg, IN 47240

Decatur County Emergency Management is charged with the mitigation, preparedness, response, recovery efforts for Decatur County, Indiana.This page is a refernce for infomration on how to become prepared for emergencies withoin our community.

1110 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for......
06/18/2026

1110 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southwestern Decatur County in central Indiana...
Southeastern Bartholomew County in central Indiana...
Northeastern Jackson County in south central Indiana...
Jennings County in southeastern Indiana...

* Until 1145 PM EDT.

* At 1109 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles northeast
of Seymour, moving east at 45 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
North Vernon, Vernon, Westport, Elizabethtown, Hayden, Azalia,
Country Squire Lakes, Butlerville, Grammer, and Nebraska.

This includes Interstate 65 between mile markers 53 and 54.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 100 AM EDT for central, south
central and southeastern Indiana.

1052 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for......
06/18/2026

1052 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Decatur County in central Indiana...

* Until 1130 PM EDT.

* At 1052 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles west of
Greensburg, or 15 miles northeast of Columbus, moving east at 40
mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Greensburg, Adams, Milford, St. Paul, Millhousen, Newpoint,
Clarksburg, Letts, Burney, Sandusky, and Lake Santee.

This includes Interstate 74 between mile markers 124 and 144.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 100 AM EDT for central
Indiana.

1028 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for......
06/18/2026

1028 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southern Monroe County in south central Indiana...
Southwestern Decatur County in central Indiana...
Brown County in south central Indiana...
Southern Bartholomew County in central Indiana...
Northern Jackson County in south central Indiana...
Northwestern Jennings County in southeastern Indiana...

* Until 1115 PM EDT.

* At 1028 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Nashville to near Bloomington, moving east at
45 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Bloomington, Columbus, Seymour, Nashville, Elizabethtown,
Jonesville, Waymansville, Freetown, Gnaw Bone, Grammer, Spurgeons
Corner, Yellowwood Lake, Azalia, Monroe Reservoir, Woodville Hills,
Elkinsville, Cortland, Charles Deam Wilderness, Stone Head, and
Story.

This includes Interstate 65 between mile markers 50 and 70.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 100 AM EDT for central, south
central and southeastern Indiana.

06/18/2026

Cluster of severe storms over Illinois will move into western and central portions of Indiana through 10 PM. There is an increasing tornado threat along and 30 miles either side of I-70. Elsewhere, all types of severe hazards are possible, including damaging winds to 80 mph, hail to 2 inches in diameter and isolated tornadoes. Now is a good time to review your safety plan and ways to get warnings.

6/17/26 THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 344 INEFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT THURSDAY FOR THE FOLLOWING ARE...
06/17/2026

6/17/26
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 344 IN
EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT THURSDAY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN INDIANA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 39 COUNTIES

IN CENTRAL INDIANA

BARTHOLOMEW BOONE CLINTON
DECATUR HAMILTON HANCOCK
HENDRICKS HOWARD JOHNSON
MADISON MARION MORGAN
RUSH SHELBY TIPTON

IN EAST CENTRAL INDIANA

DELAWARE HENRY RANDOLPH

IN NORTH CENTRAL INDIANA

CARROLL

IN SOUTH CENTRAL INDIANA

BROWN JACKSON LAWRENCE
MONROE

IN SOUTHEAST INDIANA

JENNINGS

IN SOUTHWEST INDIANA

DAVIESS GREENE KNOX
MARTIN SULLIVAN

IN WEST CENTRAL INDIANA

CLAY FOUNTAIN MONTGOMERY
OWEN PARKE PUTNAM
TIPPECANOE VERMILLION VIGO
WARREN

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ANDERSON, ATTICA, BEDFORD,
BLOOMFIELD, BLOOMINGTON, BRAZIL, BROWNSBURG, CARLISLE, CARMEL,
CLINTON, COLUMBUS, COVINGTON, CRAWFORDSVILLE, DANVILLE, DELPHI,
FAIRVIEW PARK, FARMERSBURG, FARMLAND, FISHERS, FLORA, FRANKFORT,
FRANKLIN, GOSPORT, GREENCASTLE, GREENFIELD, GREENSBURG,
GREENWOOD, INDIANAPOLIS, JASONVILLE, KOKOMO, LAFAYETTE, LEBANON,
LINTON, LOOGOOTEE, MARTINSVILLE, MITCHELL, MONTEZUMA,
MOORESVILLE, MUNCIE, NASHVILLE, NEW CASTLE, NOBLESVILLE,
NORTH VERNON, PARKER CITY, PLAINFIELD, ROCKVILLE, ROSEDALE,
RUSHVILLE, SEYMOUR, SHELBURN, SHELBYVILLE, SHOALS, SPENCER,
SULLIVAN, TERRE HAUTE, TIPTON, UNION CITY, VEEDERSBURG,
VINCENNES, WASHINGTON, WEST LAFAYETTE, WEST LEBANON,
WILLIAMSPORT, WI******ER, WORTHINGTON, AND ZIONSVILLE.

Press Release for mitigation work at the Lake McCoy Dam
06/17/2026

Press Release for mitigation work at the Lake McCoy Dam

118 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026..FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...* WHAT...Flooding ...
06/17/2026

118 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026
..FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...All of Central Indiana.

* WHEN...From 5 PM EDT this afternoon through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Total rainfall of 1-2 inches is expected with locally higher
amounts in excess of 4 inches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

06/17/2026

A couple of rounds of thunderstorms will move across central Indiana today. One will be this afternoon while the next will be from late afternoon into the evening and overnight hours. Severe storms are likely, especially with the second round. All hazards are possible, including damaging to destructive winds, large hail, and tornadoes. Flash flooding is also possible.

06/17/2026

Tornadoes (some strong), destructive winds, and hail over 2 inches in diameter are possible today. Flash flooding may also occur. The most widespread severe weather is expected late this afternoon into the early overnight hours.

06/16/2026

Most of Central Indiana is under a severe weather threat through 11pm this evening. Primary risks include damaging wind in excess of 60mph, hail over 1 inch in diameter, and localized flooding. Tornadoes cannot be ruled out.

Address

315 S. Ireland Street
Greensburg, IN
47240

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+18126632004

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