Marion County Emergency Management Agency

Marion County Emergency Management Agency Marion Co. KY EMA is dedicated to protect lives, property, and the environment during times of crisis.

EMA is dedicated to mitigation of, preparedness for, response to, and recovery from disasters natural, man-made and technological.

We had the pleasure to talk with 12 yr old Spencer about his love for tornado sirens this week. Here is a paper model of...
05/28/2026

We had the pleasure to talk with 12 yr old Spencer about his love for tornado sirens this week. Here is a paper model of the Milwaukee Hurricane MKII. Shout out to Marion County Fiscal Court, Lebanon, KY , City of Lebanon, KY - City Hall and City of Loretto for adding new tornado sirens to the FY26-27 budgets.

05/26/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Flash Flood Warning issued May 26 at 5:10PM EDT until May 26 at 5:15PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY

SUMMARY:
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The heavy rain has ended. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a
threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures.

AFFECTS: Marion, KY; Nelson, KY; Washington, KY

INSTRUCTION: [None]

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/svgQcpk

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Likely

EFFECTIVE DATE: 5/26/26 5:10 PM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 5/26/26 5:15 PM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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The heavy rain has ended. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a
threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/svgQcpk

05/26/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Flash Flood Warning issued May 26 at 3:18PM EDT until May 26 at 5:15PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY

SUMMARY:
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FFWLMK

The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northwestern Marion County in central Kentucky...
Central Nelson County in central Kentucky...
West Central Washington County in central Kentucky...

* Until 515 PM EDT.

* At 318 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain
have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 0.5 to 1 inch in 1
hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in
the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Loretto, Manton, Fredericktown, Botland, Gandertown, Croakes,
Bearwallow, Nerinx, Booker and Maud.

AFFECTS: Marion, KY; Nelson, KY; Washington, KY

INSTRUCTION: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/3zbZAQZ

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Likely

EFFECTIVE DATE: 5/26/26 3:18 PM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 5/26/26 5:15 PM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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FFWLMK

The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northwestern Marion County in central Kentucky...
Central Nelson County in central Kentucky...
West Central Washington County in central Kentucky...

* Until 515 PM EDT.

* At 318 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain
have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 0.5 to 1 inch in 1
hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in
the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Loretto, Manton, Fredericktown, Botland, Gandertown, Croakes,
Bearwallow, Nerinx, Booker and Maud.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/3zbZAQZ

04/28/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 28 at 3:10AM EDT until April 28 at 3:45AM EDT by NWS Louisville KY

SUMMARY:
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SVRLMK

The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Central Lincoln County in central Kentucky...
Southeastern Green County in central Kentucky...
Southeastern Marion County in central Kentucky...
Central Russell County in south central Kentucky...
Eastern Taylor County in central Kentucky...
Casey County in central Kentucky...
Adair County in south central Kentucky...

* Until 345 AM EDT/245 AM CDT/.

* At 310 AM EDT/210 AM CDT/, severe thunderstorms were located along
a line extending from 7 miles southeast of Lebanon to 8 miles south
of Greensburg, moving southeast at 60 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

* Locations impacted include...
Liberty, Columbia, Jamestown, Russell Springs, Hustonville,
Bradfordsville, Pickett, Absher, Teddy, and Royville.

AFFECTS: Adair, KY; Casey, KY; Green, KY; Lincoln, KY; Marion, KY; Russell, KY; Taylor, KY

INSTRUCTION: Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.

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

Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/UagKGmS

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 4/28/26 3:10 AM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 4/28/26 3:45 AM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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SVRLMK

The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Central Lincoln County in central Kentucky...
Southeastern Green County in central Kentucky...
Southeastern Marion County in central Kentucky...
Central Russell County in south central Kentucky...
Eastern Taylor County in central Kentucky...
Casey County in central Kentucky...
Adair County in south central Kentucky...

* Until 345 AM EDT/245 AM CDT/.

* At 310 AM EDT/210 AM CDT/, severe thunderstorms were located along
a line extending from 7 miles southeast of Lebanon to 8 miles south
of Greensburg, moving southeast at 60 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

* Locations impacted include...
Liberty, Columbia, Jamestown, Russell Springs, Hustonville,
Bradfordsville, Pickett, Absher, Teddy, and Royville.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/UagKGmS

04/28/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 28 at 2:42AM EDT until April 28 at 3:30AM EDT by NWS Louisville KY

SUMMARY:
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SVRLMK

The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
South central Nelson County in central Kentucky...
Green County in central Kentucky...
Larue County in central Kentucky...
Southern Marion County in central Kentucky...
Hart County in central Kentucky...
Taylor County in central Kentucky...

* Until 330 AM EDT/230 AM CDT/.

* At 242 AM EDT/142 AM CDT/, severe thunderstorms were located along
a line extending from near Hodgenville to near Brownsville, moving
east at 50 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

* Locations impacted include...
Campbellsville, Lebanon, Hodgenville, Greensburg, Munfordville,
Three Springs, Monroe, Horse Cave, Bradfordsville, and Bonnieville.

AFFECTS: Green, KY; Hart, KY; Larue, KY; Marion, KY; Nelson, KY; Taylor, KY

INSTRUCTION: Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.

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

Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/vxQa6K0

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 4/28/26 2:42 AM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 4/28/26 3:30 AM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
----------------
SVRLMK

The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
South central Nelson County in central Kentucky...
Green County in central Kentucky...
Larue County in central Kentucky...
Southern Marion County in central Kentucky...
Hart County in central Kentucky...
Taylor County in central Kentucky...

* Until 330 AM EDT/230 AM CDT/.

* At 242 AM EDT/142 AM CDT/, severe thunderstorms were located along
a line extending from near Hodgenville to near Brownsville, moving
east at 50 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

* Locations impacted include...
Campbellsville, Lebanon, Hodgenville, Greensburg, Munfordville,
Three Springs, Monroe, Horse Cave, Bradfordsville, and Bonnieville.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/vxQa6K0

Be prepared for severe thunderstorms arriving overnight. Our biggest hazard at the moment is strong wind. Make sure you ...
04/27/2026

Be prepared for severe thunderstorms arriving overnight. Our biggest hazard at the moment is strong wind. Make sure you have several ways to get alerts, including calls and texts from Marion County EMA via Hyper-Reach (link below), Wireless Emergency Alerts on your mobile device and NOAA weather radio.

Hyper-reach.com/kymarionsignup.html

04/24/2026

UPDATE 4/29/26
The burn ban has been lifted.

UPDATE: 4/28/26
The Judge has spoken to the Fire Chief this morning and they recommend leaving the Burn Ban in place at this time. We will continue to update this post if anything changes. Thank you!

🔥BURN BAN 🔥

04/13/2026

This week, we proudly recognize National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week—a time dedicated to honoring the voices behind the scenes who are always there when we need them most.

Our dispatchers are the calm in the chaos, the steady voices guiding both our officers and our community through emergencies. They work long hours, handle high-stress situations, and make critical decisions in moments that matter most—all with professionalism, compassion, and unwavering dedication.

We would like to extend our gratitude to our telecommunications team for the time, commitment, and heart they put into this career each and every day. Your work does not go unnoticed, and we are incredibly thankful for everything you do to keep our officers and our community safe.

Join us in thanking our dispatchers this week—they truly are the first, first responders.

Hope is not a strategy! Review and update your Family Preparedness Plan today! Visit ready.gov/plan for additional resou...
03/17/2026

Hope is not a strategy! Review and update your Family Preparedness Plan today! Visit ready.gov/plan for additional resources.

03/16/2026

The bridge on Siloam Rd (near hwy 337) is impassible at this time due to high water. Please use an alternate route.

Address

214 N Harrison Street
Lebanon, KY
40033

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+12706920491

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