06/17/2026
Boone County Prepares for Severe Weather
The Boone County Sheriff's Office is closely monitoring forecasts indicating the potential for severe weather to impact Boone County and surrounding areas.
Residents are encouraged to remain weather-aware throughout the day and evening by monitoring reliable weather sources and following updates from local officials. Depending on conditions, hazards may include strong winds, heavy rainfall, dangerous lightning, hail, localized flooding, and the potential for tornadoes. Forecasts can change quickly, and everyone should have a plan in place before severe weather arrives.
The Sheriff's Office encourages the public to:
• Have multiple ways to receive weather warnings, especially overnight.
• Identify the safest location in your home or workplace, preferably an interior room on the lowest floor away from windows.
• Charge cell phones and essential electronic devices.
• Secure outdoor furniture and other loose items that could become airborne in high winds.
• Avoid unnecessary travel during periods of severe weather.
Community shelters are available for those who may need a safe place during severe weather. The following locations are open and available for public use:
Boone County Courthouse - 201 Courthouse Sq, Lebanon, IN - Now until 11:59 PM
Zionsville Town Hall – 1100 W Oak St, Zionsville, IN
Thorntown Town Hall – 101 W Main St, Thorntown, IN
Advance Fire Department – 106 E Wall St, Advance, IN
Whitestown Fire Station 272 – 6800 S Indianapolis Rd, Whitestown, IN - 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM
Emergency personnel will continue to monitor conditions and respond as needed. The Boone County Sheriff's Office asks residents to stay informed and use caution. For emergencies, call 911. For the latest weather information, monitor trusted local media and the National Weather Service as conditions evolve.
