Roanoke Police Department

06/17/2026

Information about the incoming storm. In the event of a tornado warning, the siren will be activated. The Roanoke Volunteer Fire Dept. will have the fire station staffed and open for those who need to seek shelter. If you have any questions regarding this please call the Roanoke Police Department at 260-672-3202 and I will be happy to answer any questions. Stay safe and check in on your neighbors.

Town Marshal Grant Baumgartner

While some positive trends have developed this afternoon, Huntington County remains under a Level 3 of 5 (Enhanced Risk) for severe weather today and tonight.

Recent forecast updates show a reduction in the overall severe weather threat across parts of northern Indiana, and ongoing rainfall may help limit instability in some areas. However, conditions remain favorable for severe thunderstorms later this afternoon and evening.

Potential hazards include:
• Damaging winds
• Large hail
• Isolated tornadoes
• Heavy rainfall and localized flooding

The greatest threat window remains this afternoon through tonight. Forecasts can continue to change, so now is the time to review your severe weather safety plan and ensure you have multiple ways to receive warnings.

OUTDATED INFORMATION

⚠️ WEATHER UPDATE FOR HUNTINGTON COUNTY – WEDNESDAY ⚠️

Huntington County remains under a Level 3 (Enhanced) Risk for severe weather today and tonight. Residents should closely monitor forecasts and be prepared to take action if warnings are issued.

Round 1: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT
• Primary Hazard: Damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph
• Large hail and an isolated tornado cannot be ruled out
• Confidence in severe weather: Low

Round 2: 5:00 PM – Midnight EDT
• Damaging winds in excess of 70 mph possible
• Large hail
• Torrential rainfall and localized flooding
• Tornadoes possible, including the potential for strong tornadoes
• Confidence in severe weather: Medium to High

⚠️ A Flood Watch has been issued, and the tornado threat area has expanded north and east. Significant straight-line wind damage is possible across all of northern Indiana.

Huntington County Emergency Management has multiple preparedness measures in place ahead of tonight’s weather event, including:

✅ Coordination calls with the Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS)
✅ Coordination calls with the National Weather Service Northern Indiana
✅ Activation of the Huntington County Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
✅ Damage assessment teams and supplies prepared for rapid deployment
✅ Continuous weather monitoring throughout the event
✅ Ongoing coordination with public safety partners, utilities, and local officials

Now is the time to review your severe weather safety plans, ensure you have multiple ways to receive warnings, and know where you will take shelter if a warning is issued.

Sign up for the Text alert system by texting EMAAlerts to 226787
Huntington County EMA/Dispatch will continue to provide updates as conditions warrant.

06/12/2026

We would like to say thank you to the Roanoke Volunteer Fire Dept. , the Town street Employees and all of the citizens that came out last night to assist in clearing the roadways of our town and making sure their neighbors were all safe. As you all know there is significant damage to trees and some homes in our area, now is a good time to be neighborly and help those in need with clearing their downed trees and debris. This Town of Roanoke has always been a tightknit community and we are proud to see our citizens helping one another. If you have any questions in reference to power outages please contact your power company. If you have any questions in reference to street closures please contact the town street department or the Roanoke Police Department, thank you.

Town Marshal Grant Baumgartner 

04/30/2026