Posey County Emergency Management

04/27/2026

Here is the latest update from the National Weather Service about the possibility of severe weather this evening.

Have multiple ways to receive weather notifications and have your safety plans in place.

See our page for the local severe weather shelters that are open this evening if you do not have a safe place to shelter at home.

04/27/2026

Due to the threat of incoming severe weather this evening, the following locations will be open as weather shelters.

Trinity Evangelical Church: 505 Mulberry St., Mount Vernon. Doors open at 4 PM. Please use 5th street Head Start door to enter.

Stewartsville United Methodist Church: 10600 East St., Poseyville. Open now until storms pass this evening.

First United Methodist Church: 601 Main St., Mount Vernon. Doors open at 4 PM.

St. Phillips Catholic Church. 3500 St. Phillips Rd. Doors open at 4 PM. Please enter through the Parrish office doors.

Hedges community center: 716 Locust St., Mount Vernon. Doors open at 4 PM.

Griffin Christian Church, Main Street Griffin, Indiana - back side door

Please be sure you take any personal items (medications, food, water etc.) you may need with you while you wait out the storms.

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04/27/2026

Here is the latest update from the National Weather Service about the possibility of severe weather this afternoon, evening.

We will update you with any changes that are made in the forecast.

Be sure you have multiple ways to receive severe weather alerts and updates.

04/25/2026

We will continue to share updates regarding the severe weather threat for Monday

The potential for an outbreak of severe storms across the Quad State late Monday afternoon and Monday evening continues.

04/24/2026

6am update from the National Weather Service:

Relatively weak thunderstorms are moving into Southeast Missouri this morning from the west. Some of them may briefly increase in intensity and approach severe limits, but widespread severe weather is not expected today.

The potential for severe weather on Monday continues to look about the same. We will have to continue to watch as the forecast picture develops and higher resolution data starts to come into range later today and Saturday. For now, a risk for tornadoes, damaging winds, and large hail all continues mainly Monday afternoon and evening. The risk is perhaps slightly higher from about Murray to Mt. Vernon and west from there, but it exists across the entire area.

04/15/2026

🚨 Severe Weather Season is Here — Be Prepared! 🌩️

As we head into the start of severe weather season, now is the perfect time to make sure you and your family are ready for whatever Mother Nature brings.

📻 Posey County EMA, with help from the Posey County Health Department, is currently offering FREE weather radios to residents of Posey County! These radios are a critical tool for receiving real-time alerts about severe storms, tornado warnings, and other emergencies — even if the power goes out or you’re asleep.

Having a weather radio can make all the difference when seconds count. Don’t wait until a storm is already on the way.

✔️ Stay informed
✔️ Stay prepared
✔️ Stay safe

Supplies may be limited, so be sure to take advantage of this opportunity while they last! You must be a resident of Posey County.

For more information on how to get your free weather radio, contact Posey County EMA at 812-838-1319 or stop by 305 Mill St. in Mt. Vernon between 8am and 2:30 pm to pick yours up. Please use the door on 3rd Street to enter the office.

04/13/2026

This week, we proudly recognize National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week and take a moment to thank the incredible 911 dispatchers who serve Posey County.

These dedicated professionals are the calm voice in moments of chaos, the unseen first responders who work around the clock to answer calls, gather critical information, and ensure help gets where it’s needed—fast. Their skill, compassion, and commitment make a difference in every emergency, every day.

To our Posey County dispatchers: your work does not go unnoticed. Thank you for your professionalism, your resilience, and your unwavering dedication to keeping our community safe.

We are grateful for everything you do. 💛📞

Posey County 911 Dispatch

04/06/2026

**SCAM ALERT**

If you get a call like this, please report it ASAP

04/02/2026

***NOTICE***
At this time the Mount Vernon City Water System is under Boil Water Advisory Notice. This will remain in place until further notice.