Henry County Emergency Management

Henry County Emergency Management Henry County Emergency Management serves all of Henry County, Indiana.

Our mission includes focus on each of the phases of emergency management: prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery for Henry County citizens.

05/28/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Dense Fog Advisory issued May 28 at 8:57AM EDT until May 28 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

SUMMARY:
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The threat has ended.

AFFECTS: Vermillion; Parke; Putnam; Hendricks; Marion; Hancock; Henry; Vigo; Clay; Owen; Morgan; Johnson; Shelby; Rush; Sullivan; Greene; Monroe; Brown; Bartholomew; Decatur; Knox; Daviess; Martin; Lawrence; Jackson; Jennings

INSTRUCTION: [None]

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/pT3M7aT

URGENCY: Expected

SEVERITY: Moderate

CERTAINTY: Likely

EFFECTIVE DATE: 5/28/26 8:57 AM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 5/28/26 9:00 AM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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The threat has ended.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/pT3M7aT

05/28/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Dense Fog Advisory issued May 28 at 3:37AM EDT until May 28 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

SUMMARY:
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* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central,
southeast, southwest, and west central Indiana.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM EDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The greatest reductions in visibilities are
expected in more rural areas.

AFFECTS: Vermillion; Parke; Putnam; Hendricks; Marion; Hancock; Henry; Vigo; Clay; Owen; Morgan; Johnson; Shelby; Rush; Sullivan; Greene; Monroe; Brown; Bartholomew; Decatur; Knox; Daviess; Martin; Lawrence; Jackson; Jennings

INSTRUCTION: If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/H3H9jCC

URGENCY: Expected

SEVERITY: Moderate

CERTAINTY: Likely

EFFECTIVE DATE: 5/28/26 3:37 AM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 5/28/26 9:00 AM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central,
southeast, southwest, and west central Indiana.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM EDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The greatest reductions in visibilities are
expected in more rural areas.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/H3H9jCC

05/28/2026

District 6

On May 21, Henry County hosted a Volunteer Reception Center (VRC) training. The purpose of this training was to have peo...
05/23/2026

On May 21, Henry County hosted a Volunteer Reception Center (VRC) training. The purpose of this training was to have people trained on the process and layout of a reception center for activation after a large disaster. The VRC helps organize volunteers and provides a safer volunteer response. Thank you to Kim Rodgers-Hatfield of the United Way for facilitating the training and to the New Castle First Baptist Church for providing a location for the training.

05/19/2026

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

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 19 at 5:59PM EDT until May 19 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

SUMMARY:
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The storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe
limits, and no longer pose an immediate threat to life or property.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However, heavy
rain is still possible with these thunderstorms.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
central and east central Indiana.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Indianapolis.

AFFECTS: Delaware, IN; Hancock, IN; Henry, IN; Madison, IN

INSTRUCTION: [None]

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/ABXmX1u

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 5/19/26 5:59 PM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 5/19/26 6:00 PM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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The storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe
limits, and no longer pose an immediate threat to life or property.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However, heavy
rain is still possible with these thunderstorms.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
central and east central Indiana.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Indianapolis.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/ABXmX1u

05/19/2026

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

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 19 at 5:37PM EDT until May 19 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

SUMMARY:
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At 537 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Anderson to 11 miles east of Lawrence to near
Greenfield, moving east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
Anderson, Greenfield, Pendleton, Fortville, Chesterfield, Ingalls,
Daleville, Shirley, Markleville, and Wilkinson.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 69 between mile markers 215 and 233.
Interstate 70 between mile markers 96 and 115.

AFFECTS: Delaware, IN; Hancock, IN; Henry, IN; Madison, IN

INSTRUCTION: 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/u4wfuql

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 5/19/26 5:37 PM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 5/19/26 6:00 PM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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At 537 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Anderson to 11 miles east of Lawrence to near
Greenfield, moving east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
Anderson, Greenfield, Pendleton, Fortville, Chesterfield, Ingalls,
Daleville, Shirley, Markleville, and Wilkinson.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 69 between mile markers 215 and 233.
Interstate 70 between mile markers 96 and 115.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/u4wfuql

05/19/2026

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

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 19 at 5:25PM EDT until May 19 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

SUMMARY:
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SVRIND

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southern Madison County in central Indiana...
Hancock County in central Indiana...
Southwestern Delaware County in east central Indiana...
Northwestern Henry County in east central Indiana...
Northeastern Marion County in central Indiana...
Southeastern Hamilton County in central Indiana...

* Until 600 PM EDT.

* At 525 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 6 miles northeast of Fishers to near Lawrence to 8
miles northeast of Beech Grove, moving east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

* Locations impacted include...
Indianapolis, Anderson, Fishers, Noblesville, Lawrence, Greenfield,
Cumberland, McCordsville, Pendleton, Fortville, Chesterfield,
Ingalls, Lapel, Daleville, Shirley, Markleville, Wilkinson, and
Spring Lake.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 69 between mile markers 209 and 233.
Interstate 70 between mile markers 90 and 115.

AFFECTS: Delaware, IN; Hamilton, IN; Hancock, IN; Henry, IN; Madison, IN; Marion, IN

INSTRUCTION: 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/0N08IX7

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 5/19/26 5:25 PM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 5/19/26 6:00 PM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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SVRIND

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southern Madison County in central Indiana...
Hancock County in central Indiana...
Southwestern Delaware County in east central Indiana...
Northwestern Henry County in east central Indiana...
Northeastern Marion County in central Indiana...
Southeastern Hamilton County in central Indiana...

* Until 600 PM EDT.

* At 525 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 6 miles northeast of Fishers to near Lawrence to 8
miles northeast of Beech Grove, moving east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

* Locations impacted include...
Indianapolis, Anderson, Fishers, Noblesville, Lawrence, Greenfield,
Cumberland, McCordsville, Pendleton, Fortville, Chesterfield,
Ingalls, Lapel, Daleville, Shirley, Markleville, Wilkinson, and
Spring Lake.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 69 between mile markers 209 and 233.
Interstate 70 between mile markers 90 and 115.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/0N08IX7

05/18/2026

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

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 18 at 4:06PM EDT until May 18 at 4:30PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

SUMMARY:
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At 406 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 8 miles southeast of Anderson to 7 miles south of
Greenfield, moving northeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
Shirley, Markleville, Kennard, Wilkinson, Sulphur Springs, Cadiz,
Springport, and Greensboro.

This includes Interstate 70 between mile markers 115 and 119.

AFFECTS: Delaware, IN; Hancock, IN; Henry, IN; Madison, IN

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

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/2kBVN7t

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 5/18/26 4:06 PM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 5/18/26 4:30 PM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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At 406 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 8 miles southeast of Anderson to 7 miles south of
Greenfield, moving northeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
Shirley, Markleville, Kennard, Wilkinson, Sulphur Springs, Cadiz,
Springport, and Greensboro.

This includes Interstate 70 between mile markers 115 and 119.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/2kBVN7t

05/18/2026

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

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 18 at 3:48PM EDT until May 18 at 4:30PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

SUMMARY:
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SVRIND

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southeastern Madison County in central Indiana...
Hancock County in central Indiana...
South central Delaware County in east central Indiana...
Northwestern Rush County in central Indiana...
Western Henry County in east central Indiana...

* Until 430 PM EDT.

* At 348 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 9 miles east of Fishers to 7 miles east of
Greenwood, moving northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

* Locations impacted include...
Greenfield, Pendleton, Fortville, Ingalls, Knightstown, New
Palestine, Carthage, Shirley, Markleville, Kennard, Wilkinson,
Sulphur Springs, Spring Lake, and Cadiz.

This includes Interstate 70 between mile markers 97 and 119.

AFFECTS: Delaware, IN; Hancock, IN; Henry, IN; Madison, IN; Rush, IN

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

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/FTqB7R8

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 5/18/26 3:48 PM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 5/18/26 4:30 PM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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SVRIND

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southeastern Madison County in central Indiana...
Hancock County in central Indiana...
South central Delaware County in east central Indiana...
Northwestern Rush County in central Indiana...
Western Henry County in east central Indiana...

* Until 430 PM EDT.

* At 348 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 9 miles east of Fishers to 7 miles east of
Greenwood, moving northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

* Locations impacted include...
Greenfield, Pendleton, Fortville, Ingalls, Knightstown, New
Palestine, Carthage, Shirley, Markleville, Kennard, Wilkinson,
Sulphur Springs, Spring Lake, and Cadiz.

This includes Interstate 70 between mile markers 97 and 119.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/FTqB7R8

05/18/2026

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