City Of Madison Fire Department

09/05/2026

JEFFERSON CO:

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 5 at 5:00AM EDT until September 5 at 5:45AM EDT by NWS Louisville KY

08/13/2026

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⚠️ Safety Advisory ⚠️

Attention all recreational boaters and vessel operators on the Ohio River:

U.S. Coast Guard Sector Ohio Valley urges all mariners to exercise extreme caution on the Ohio River due to the rapid rise of water levels over the next 7 to 10 days. The upper reaches of the Ohio River Valley are forecasted to receive heavy amounts of rain in the coming days. High water can create unpredictable and hazardous conditions, including significantly increased current speeds and dangerous drift fields. Please monitor current and forecasted river gauges, maintain a sharp lookout, reduce speed, make sure everyone is wearing a USCG-approved life jacket, and monitor VHF-FM Channel 16 for updates to ensure safety.

08/05/2026

We had a great time hosting the splash zone at National Night Out! 🚒💦

It was a fun evening seeing so many families from our community and helping everyone cool off while enjoying the event.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to enjoy the splash zone, and to the City of Madison Police Department and County Indiana Sheriff's Office for hosting!

07/21/2026

Jefferson County Alert:

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 21 at 2:44PM EDT until July 21 at 3:30PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY

07/04/2026

Happy Fourth of July from the Madison Fire Department!

As we celebrate America's 250th birthday, we wish everyone a safe and enjoyable Independence Day. If you're celebrating with fireworks, remember to use them responsibly, keep a safe distance from others and nearby structures, and never leave children unattended around fireworks. Have a water source nearby and be sure fireworks are completely extinguished before disposing of them.

You can view City Code regulating firework displays here: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/madisonin/latest/madison_in/0-0-0-15675 .01

Have a fun and safe holiday weekend!

06/27/2026

Alert Jefferson Co:

A Flood Watch is now in effect until midnight due to the ongoing threat of flash flooding from excessive rainfall. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

06/27/2026

Hanging Rock Hill is closed until further notice.

06/27/2026

The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Jefferson County in south central Indiana...
North central Clark County in south central Indiana...
Southeastern Scott County in south central Indiana...
Northwestern Trimble County in central Kentucky...

* Until 1000 PM EDT.

* At 917 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 11 miles southeast
of Scottsburg, moving northeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

* Locations impacted include...
Madison, Lexington, Hanover, Saluda, Smyrna, Milton, Kent,
Brooksburg, North Madison, and Manville.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

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