Decatur County Communications

05/27/2026

🚧 Project Update 🚧

📍U.S. 421 in Greensburg

On or after Monday, June 1, crews will close U.S. 421 between East McKee Street and South Poplar Street to complete a bridge deck overlay project in Greensburg. The sidewalk will also be closed within the project area. U.S. 421 is expected to reopen in mid-July, weather permitting. The detour follows S.R. 46 to S.R. 129 to S.R. 350 to U.S. 421. 📲Additional information is here: bit.ly/4fc0LDo

05/27/2026

Yes… MORE 💦 WATER 💦

5/27/2026

County Highway has reported several roadways in the northern portion of Decatur County have water running over the roads. If traveling on any roadways please use caution and do not drive through the water. Turn around, don't drown.

Reminder there is a flood advisory for Decatur County until 6:45PM tonight.

05/20/2026

💧💧💧☔️FLOOD WARNING☔️💧💧💧

248 PM EDT Wed May 20 2026
..FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1145 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...River flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Northern Decatur County in central Indiana...
South Central Rush County in central Indiana...

* WHEN...Until 1145 PM EDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of Flatrock River near and downstream of
Rushville, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is
imminent or occurring.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 246 PM EDT, gauge reports indicated river flooding.
Flooding is already occurring in the warned area. Between 0.5
and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.25 to 0.5 inches are
possible in the warned area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Rushville and Moscow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

05/20/2026

🚧🦺 Construction-Construction 🦺🚧

05/20/2026

This week, we're celebrating EMS Week and taking a moment to express our gratitude to all of Decatur County's Emergency Medical Services!! Their tireless commitment, selfless sacrifice, and exceptional service makes a huge difference in our community……not to mention delivering swift responses, life-saving care, and compassionate attention to every patient. Thank you all so much!!! 💚 We appreciate you!

05/14/2026

We are Grateful to stand beside you and support the important work you do everyday! Stay Safe and know you ARE appreciated--today and always. From all of us at Dispatch.

05/14/2026

The Deadline to Apply is Tomorrow May 15th if interested!!

Do you know a high schooler in Decatur County who might be a future first responder? This camp was created for them.

Read here: https://www.812noww.com/post/camp-for-decatur-co-high-schoolers-who-want-to-be-first-responders

05/10/2026

As we celebrate Mother's Day, we salute the selfless devotion of mothers and honor the memories of those who are no longer with us but continue to be loved. To our remarkable public safety team members who are mothers, aunts, caregivers, and mentors, we recognize and thank you for your unwavering commitment to both family and profession. 💗

05/04/2026

A moment to honor Napoleon Volunteer Fire Department - Napoleon, IN, 914 Ralph Meyer and all the firefighters nationally who have fallen in line of duty.

Napoleon Volunteer Fire Co., is commemorating the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial weekend. In honor of all firefighters who have fallen in the line of duty, we have Lit the Night up Red. On Sunday, May 3rd our flag will be lowered to half staff and the sirens will be sounded at Noon for Sirens Across America. We ask you take a moment to pause and honor our fallen, 914 Ralph Meyer, along with the firefighters across the country.

04/30/2026

Thank you Indiana Statewide 911 Board for all your hard work in making it a wonderful conference!