Tuscarawas County Emergency Management Agency

09/21/2026

It's fair week!

Stop by and see us under the grandstand. Pick up a whistle/flashlight, grab a pen, and check out our safety information.

We are here all week during the day and would love for you to stop by and introduce yourself!

09/20/2026

UPDATE:

Tuscawas County is under a Flash Flood Warning until noon Monday, September 21.

Please do not drive through moving water. 6 inches can move a small car. 12 inches can move an SUV. Please don't take the chance!

You also don't know what maybe under that water. A roadway may have washed away and it is now deeper than what you thought! Again, please don't take the chance!

Turn Around. Don't Drown!

09/20/2026

Construction update for Tuscarawas County from Ohio Department of Transportation Eastern Ohio District 11

We usually post this on Friday, but I saw the project by Dutch Valley Drive and it happened again - noodles!!!

I-77 northbound lane closure near Stonecreek:September 8-22, I-77 northbound will be reduced to one lane at mile marker 73 (EXIT 73 for Stonecreek) for bridge maintenance work. Estimated Completion: September 22, 2026

State Route Projects
State Route 39 resurfacing east of Sugarcreek: A project to resurface nearly four miles of SR 39, starting on the east side of Sugarcreek near Dutch Valley Drive and continuing east to Pyle Road. The first phase includes pavement repairs, which will require temporary traffic signals to manage traffic. Once the repairs are complete, resurfacing will take place only at night, with flaggers directing traffic. Estimated Completion: September 30, 2026.

U.S. Route 36 bridge repairs: Work is underway to repair the U.S. Route 36 bridge located at the Coshocton County line. U.S. 36 is reduced to one lane in both directions. Estimated Completion: September 14, 2026

West 3 July 13-October 31, the West 3rd Street bridge is closed from Water Street to West Jay Street for a bridge replacement project. Estimated Completion: October 31, 2026.

Stay safe, T County. We have a lot of rain headed our way this next week. Hopefully some of it breaks up so we will have a nice Tuscawas County Fair week!

09/12/2026

A Flood Watch has been issued for Tuscarawas County until 1:00am Sunday.

As we get more rain today, please keep an eye on rivers and creeks, as well as low lying areas.

Remember, do not drive through standing or moving water.

Turn Around. Don't Drown!

09/11/2026

Here is our weekend/upcoming road closures.

I-77 northbound lane closure near Stonecreek:September 8-22, I-77 northbound will be reduced to one lane at mile marker 73 (EXIT 73 for Stonecreek) for bridge maintenance work. Estimated Completion: September 22, 2026

State Route 39 resurfacing east of Sugarcreek: A project to resurface nearly four miles of SR 39, starting on the east side of Sugarcreek near Dutch Valley Drive and continuing east to Pyle Road. The first phase includes pavement repairs, which will require temporary traffic signals to manage traffic. Once the repairs are complete, resurfacing will take place only at night, with flaggers directing traffic. Estimated Completion: September 30, 2026.

U.S. Route 36 bridge repairs: Work is underway to repair the U.S. Route 36 bridge located at the Coshocton County line. U.S. 36 is reduced to one lane in both directions. Estimated Completion: September 14, 2026

West 3 July 13-October 31, the West 3rd Street bridge is closed from Water Street to West Jay Street for a bridge replacement project. Estimated Completion: October 31, 2026.

Have a safe weekend!

Send a message to learn more

09/10/2026

Ladies and Gentlemen, that seems to be it for now.

Our Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been cancelled.

Have a good night's rest, T County!

09/10/2026

Tuscarawas County is now under a Tornado Warning.
Please go to your basement or the innermost room of your home.

This warning expires at 8:45pm.

09/10/2026

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Tuscarawas County until 9:00pm.

Please seek shelter to wait out the storm! Stay safe!

09/09/2026

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Tuscarawas County until 11:00 this evening.

Keep those eyes and ears open and stay safe, T County!

09/04/2026

Our Flood Watch has been cancelled!

As always, remain aware, but hope this means less stormy weather!