Hopkins County Emergency Management

Hopkins County Emergency Management Prepare, Respond, Recover Hopkins County Emergency Management is a full time emergency management program servicing Hopkins County and it’s incorporated cities.

We utilize the Comprehensive Emergency Management model to better Mitigate, Prepare, Respond and Recover from disasters and emergencies that happen to our County. Some services offered or sponsored by us: Free S.A.M.E Weather Radio programming for Hopkins County citizens, Civil/Community event presentations on request, providing advice in emergency planning for local businesses and industries, mai

ntain the County outdoor emergency warning siren system. Hours of operation Monday through Friday 7AM-3PM

05/18/2026

A few strong to severe storms are possible Monday afternoon, with greater potential Tuesday.

05/16/2026

A few thunderstorms are forecast this afternoon over parts of the area. There is a small risk of a severe thunderstorm or two with locally damaging wind the primary concern. The required instability may not quite develop if there is too much cloud cover or early day rain.

05/06/2026

Registering emergency contact information allows law enforcement to reach a loved one in the event you are involved in a traffic crash or other critical emergency when every second counts. This service is available for cardholders with a valid Kentucky driver’s license, permit or ID and will be us...

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch on Apr 28 for Hopkins County until 1:00AM
04/28/2026

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch on Apr 28 for Hopkins County until 1:00AM

04/28/2026

Hopkins County Alert:

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 28 at 12:41AM CDT until April 28 at 1:30AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
SVRPAH

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Muhlenberg County in south central Kentucky...
Northern Christian County in south central Kentucky...
Southeastern Caldwell County in western Kentucky...
Southern Hopkins County in northwestern Kentucky...

* Until 130 AM CDT.

* At 1241 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Graham to near Princeton, moving east at 70
mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

* Locations impacted include...
Madisonville, Princeton, Central City, Dawson Springs, Earlington,
Nortonville, Mortons Gap, Crofton, Powderly, Graham, Greenville,
Weir, White Plains, Drakesboro, St. Charles, Bremen, South
Carrollton, and Hawkins.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 69 in Kentucky between Mile Markers 78 and 112.
Western Kentucky Parkway between Mile Markers 39 and 65.
Pennyrile Parkway between Mile Markers 21 and 34.

04/28/2026

Hopkins County Alert:

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 28 at 12:01AM CDT until April 28 at 12:45AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
SVRPAH

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northern Muhlenberg County in south central Kentucky...
Southeastern Crittenden County in western Kentucky...
East central Livingston County in western Kentucky...
Northwestern Christian County in south central Kentucky...
Caldwell County in western Kentucky...
Hopkins County in northwestern Kentucky...
South central Webster County in northwestern Kentucky...
Northern Lyon County in western Kentucky...

* Until 1245 AM CDT.

* At 1201 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Providence to Salem, moving east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

* Locations impacted include...
Madisonville, Princeton, Central City, Providence, Dawson Springs,
Eddyville, Earlington, Nortonville, Mortons Gap, Powderly, Graham,
Olney, Creswell, Farmersville, Greenville, White Plains, Fredonia,
St. Charles, Nebo, and Fryer.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 69 in Kentucky between Mile Markers 70 and 119.
Western Kentucky Parkway between Mile Markers 39 and 60.
Pennyrile Parkway between Mile Markers 28 and 34.

04/28/2026

Hopkins County Alert:

Tornado Warning
Tornado Warning issued April 27 at 11:49PM CDT until April 28 at 12:30AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
TORPAH

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Southwestern Daviess County in northwestern Kentucky...
Southeastern Henderson County in northwestern Kentucky...
McLean County in northwestern Kentucky...
Northeastern Hopkins County in northwestern Kentucky...
Northeastern Webster County in northwestern Kentucky...

* Until 1230 AM CDT.

* At 1149 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located over Sebree, or 14 miles west of Calhoun,
moving east at 55 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.

* This dangerous storm will be near...
Calhoun and Beech Grove around 1155 PM CDT.
Livermore around 1205 AM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Pleasant Ridge, Slaughters, and Island.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 165 between Mile Markers 60 and 61.
Interstate 69 in Kentucky between Mile Markers 125 and 139.

04/28/2026

Hopkins County Alert:

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 27 at 11:45PM CDT until April 28 at 12:30AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
SVRPAH

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southern Daviess County in northwestern Kentucky...
Southeastern Henderson County in northwestern Kentucky...
Northern Muhlenberg County in south central Kentucky...
McLean County in northwestern Kentucky...
Northeastern Hopkins County in northwestern Kentucky...
Northeastern Webster County in northwestern Kentucky...

* Until 1230 AM CDT.

* At 1145 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Robards to near Dixon, moving east at 60 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

* Locations impacted include...
Central City, Calhoun, Sebree, Livermore, Robards, St. Joseph,
Beech Grove, Hanson, Sacramento, Island, Slaughters, Bremen, South
Carrollton, and Moseleyville.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 165 between Mile Markers 60 and 63.
Interstate 69 in Kentucky between Mile Markers 120 and 143.
Western Kentucky Parkway between Mile Markers 60 and 65.

04/28/2026

Hopkins County Alert:

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 27 at 11:33PM CDT until April 28 at 12:15AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
SVRPAH

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Central Crittenden County in western Kentucky...
North central Caldwell County in western Kentucky...
West central Hopkins County in northwestern Kentucky...
South central Union County in northwestern Kentucky...
Southwestern Webster County in northwestern Kentucky...

* Until 1215 AM CDT.

* At 1133 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Rosiclare,
or 11 miles northwest of Marion, moving east at 50 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Providence, Marion, Clay, Nebo, and Wheatcroft.

04/28/2026

Hopkins County Alert:

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 27 at 11:19PM CDT until April 28 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
SVRPAH

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southern Posey County in southwestern Indiana...
Henderson County in northwestern Kentucky...
North central Hopkins County in northwestern Kentucky...
Union County in northwestern Kentucky...
Northern Webster County in northwestern Kentucky...

* Until midnight CDT.

* At 1119 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Mount Vernon to near Sturgis, moving east at 50
mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

* Locations impacted include...
Henderson, Morganfield, Sturgis, Breckinridge Center, Sebree,
Uniontown, Dixon, Corydon, Robards, and Waverly.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 69 in Kentucky between Mile Markers 134 and 148.
Audubon Parkway between Mile Markers 1 and 7.

Address

130 North Franklin Street
Madisonville, KY
42431

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 3pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 3pm
Wednesday 7am - 3pm
Thursday 7am - 3pm
Friday 7am - 3pm

Telephone

+12708215717

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