Shelby County Emergency Management Agency- Indiana

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With Shelby County being placed in two (2) TORNADO WARNINGS last week, we would like to take a moment to refresh your me...
06/14/2026

With Shelby County being placed in two (2) TORNADO WARNINGS last week, we would like to take a moment to refresh your memory on severe weather preparedness. Just to remind everyone, the Outdoor Warning Devices (Tornado Sirens) are intended to notify people outside who are not near their weather radios when a TORNADO WARNING is issued. Please feel free to reach out to the Shelby County Emergency Management Agency if you have any questions or concerns.

06/14/2026

If you or someone you know experienced damage from the storm/tornado that hit Shelby County on Thursday, June 11, 2026, please follow the link below to report the damage. Please feel free to reach out to the Shelby County Emergency Management Agency if you have any questions.

06/12/2026

Shelby County EMA Alert:

Tornado Warning issued June 11 at 11:07PM EDT until June 11 at 11:30PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
TORIND

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Northern Shelby County in central Indiana...

* Until 1130 PM EDT.

* At 1107 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located 8 miles northeast of Franklin, or 9 miles west
of Shelbyville, moving east at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.

* Locations impacted include...
Shelbyville, Morristown, Fairland, and Boggstown.

This includes Interstate 74 between mile markers 101 and 120.
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

06/12/2026

Shelby County EMA Alert:

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 11 at 10:59PM EDT until June 12 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
SVRIND

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Shelby County in central Indiana...
Hancock County in central Indiana...
Rush County in central Indiana...
Northern Decatur County in central Indiana...
Northeastern Johnson County in central Indiana...
Southern Henry County in east central Indiana...
Southeastern Marion County in central Indiana...

* Until midnight EDT.

* At 1058 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 10 miles north of Greenfield to 6 miles southwest of
Greenwood, moving east at 50 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

* Locations impacted include...
Indianapolis, Shelbyville, Greenwood, Franklin, Greenfield, New
Castle, Greensburg, Rushville, Adams, New Whiteland, Cumberland,
Whiteland, Knightstown, New Palestine, Morristown, St. Paul,
Carthage, Spiceland, Shirley, and Kennard.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 65 between mile markers 91 and 101.
Interstate 70 between mile markers 97 and 133.
Interstate 74 between mile markers 97 and 131, between mile markers
134 and 136, and between mile markers 143 and 144.
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.

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

06/12/2026

Shelby County EMA Alert:

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued June 11 at 9:49PM EDT until June 12 at 3:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH
319 IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EDT FRIDAY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN INDIANA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 22 COUNTIES

IN CENTRAL INDIANA

BARTHOLOMEW DECATUR HAMILTON
HANCOCK HENDRICKS JOHNSON
MADISON MARION MORGAN
RUSH SHELBY

IN EAST CENTRAL INDIANA

DELAWARE HENRY RANDOLPH

IN SOUTH CENTRAL INDIANA

BROWN MONROE

IN SOUTHWEST INDIANA

GREENE SULLIVAN

IN WEST CENTRAL INDIANA

CLAY OWEN PUTNAM
VIGO

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ANDERSON, BLOOMFIELD, BLOOMINGTON,
BRAZIL, BROWNSBURG, CARLISLE, CARMEL, COLUMBUS, DANVILLE,
FARMERSBURG, FARMLAND, FISHERS, FRANKLIN, GOSPORT, GREENCASTLE,
GREENFIELD, GREENSBURG, GREENWOOD, INDIANAPOLIS, JASONVILLE,
LINTON, MARTINSVILLE, MOORESVILLE, MUNCIE, NASHVILLE, NEW CASTLE,
NOBLESVILLE, PARKER CITY, PLAINFIELD, RUSHVILLE, SHELBURN,
SHELBYVILLE, SPENCER, SULLIVAN, TERRE HAUTE, UNION CITY,
WI******ER, AND WORTHINGTON.
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06/10/2026

Shelby County EMA Alert:

Flash Flood Warning issued June 10 at 1:45AM EDT until June 10 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
FFWIND

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northeastern Bartholomew County in central Indiana...
Decatur County in central Indiana...
Southeastern Shelby County in central Indiana...

* Until 500 AM EDT.

* At 145 AM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Up to
3.5 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1.5
inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts up to 2 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Greensburg, Adams, Milford, Hartsville, Millhousen, Letts, Burney
and Newpoint.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

06/10/2026

Shelby County EMA Alert:

Tornado Warning issued June 9 at 9:29PM EDT until June 9 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
TORIND

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
West central Shelby County in central Indiana...
Central Johnson County in central Indiana...

* Until 1000 PM EDT.

* At 929 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Franklin, or 20 miles south of Indianapolis,
moving east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.

* Locations impacted include...
Franklin, Whiteland, Bargersville, and Boggstown.

This includes Interstate 65 between mile markers 88 and 94.
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

06/10/2026

Shelby County EMA Alert:

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 9 at 9:11PM EDT until June 9 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
SVRIND

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northwestern Shelby County in central Indiana...
Western Hancock County in central Indiana...
Northeastern Monroe County in south central Indiana...
Morgan County in central Indiana...
Northern Brown County in south central Indiana...
Johnson County in central Indiana...
Northwestern Bartholomew County in central Indiana...
Southeastern Hendricks County in central Indiana...
Marion County in central Indiana...

* Until 1000 PM EDT.

* At 910 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Speedway to near Martinsville, moving east at
35 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

* Locations impacted include...
Indianapolis, Greenwood, Lawrence, Plainfield, Franklin, Beech
Grove, Martinsville, Speedway, Mooresville, Southport, Avon, New
Whiteland, Cumberland, McCordsville, Whiteland, Bargersville, New
Palestine, Meridian Hills, Brooklyn, and Warren Park.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 65 between mile markers 86 and 124.
Interstate 69 between mile markers 200 and 201.
Interstate 70 between mile markers 63 and 101.
Interstate 74 between mile markers 71 and 104.
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.

05/28/2026

Shelby County EMA Alert:

Dense Fog Advisory issued May 28 at 3:37AM EDT until May 28 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
* 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.
If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you.

With the forecasted rain and storms today, Shelby County is in a SLIGHT RISK for FLASH FLOODING. Please stay weather aw...
05/27/2026

With the forecasted rain and storms today, Shelby County is in a SLIGHT RISK for FLASH FLOODING. Please stay weather aware, be prepared for rapidly changing weather conditions, and do not drive through water standing over the roadway..."TURN AROUND, DON'T DROWN"

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1310 N. Michigan Road
Shelbyville, IN
46176

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

(317) 392-6308

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