Grant County Emergency Management-KY

08/27/2026

08/13/2026

🌧️ FLOOD ADVISORY – GRANT COUNTY

A Flood Advisory is in effect for portions of Grant County. Heavy rainfall may result in ponding of water, rises in creeks and streams, and localized flooding, especially in low-lying and poor-drainage areas.

Please use caution and remember:

• Turn Around, Don’t Drown. Never drive through a flooded roadway.
• Do not attempt to walk or drive through moving water.
• Be especially cautious at night when flooded roadways can be difficult to see.
• Keep children and pets away from creeks, streams, and flooded areas.
• If you encounter water covering a roadway, find an alternate route.
• Monitor weather conditions and be prepared to move to higher ground if conditions worsen.
• Never ignore barricades or road closure signs.

It only takes a few inches of moving water to sweep a vehicle off the roadway. When in doubt, turn around.

Continue to monitor trusted weather sources and Grant County Emergency Management for updates.

Stay alert. Stay safe.

08/11/2026

🚨 TORNADO WARNING – GRANT COUNTY 🚨

The National Weather Service has issued a TORNADO WARNING for portions of Grant County.

TAKE SHELTER NOW!

A tornado is occurring or is imminent. Do not wait to see the storm or hear a siren before taking action.

If you are in the warned area:
• Move indoors immediately.
• Go to the lowest level of a sturdy building.
• Stay away from windows and exterior walls.
• If a basement is available, move there.
• If no basement is available, use a small interior room on the lowest floor.
• Mobile homes and vehicles are not safe places during a tornado. Seek a sturdy shelter immediately.

DO NOT rely solely on outdoor warning sirens. Sirens are designed to warn people outdoors. Make sure you have multiple ways to receive weather warnings, including NOAA Weather Radio, emergency alerts on your phone, and local weather information.

Take this warning seriously and take shelter NOW.

— Grant County Emergency Management

08/02/2026

There are often questions and discussions about the placement of outdoor warning sirens and why they may not be heard in every part of Grant County.

While we would love to provide complete siren coverage across the entire county, it simply is not financially feasible. Outdoor warning sirens are designed to alert people who are outdoors that dangerous weather is approaching—they are not intended to be relied upon as an indoor warning system.

To help fill those coverage gaps, Grant County Emergency Management has invested in the Hyper-Reach emergency notification system. Hyper-Reach allows us to send emergency notifications directly to registered phones and devices. However, it’s important to understand that weather alerts are based on the National Weather Service’s warning polygons. If your location is outside of the warned area, you may not receive an alert, even if sirens are sounding elsewhere in the county.

Another common question is why sirens sound across the county when the warning is only affecting one area. All of Grant County’s outdoor warning sirens are linked together and activate simultaneously. For example, if a tornado warning is issued for the Crittenden area, the sirens in Corinth and other parts of the county will also sound. This does not necessarily mean every location in the county is in immediate danger. It simply means that a tornado warning has been issued for a portion of Grant County, and the siren system has been activated.

For that reason, we strongly encourage everyone to use multiple ways to receive weather warnings. Outdoor warning sirens should be just one part of your severe weather safety plan. We recommend enabling Wireless Emergency Alerts on your phone, signing up for Hyper-Reach notifications, using a trusted weather app, owning a NOAA Weather Radio, and following your preferred local news station for the latest updates.

Being prepared and receiving warnings from multiple sources is the best way to protect yourself and your family during severe weather.

08/02/2026

TORNADO WARNING

The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Warning until 8:30 PM EDT for portions of:

* East central Switzerland County, IN
* Southern Kenton County, KY
* Southern Boone County, KY
* Northwestern Grant County, KY
* Central Gallatin County, KY

At 7:57 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Patriot, moving northeast at 30 mph.

Hazard: Tornado
Source: Radar indicated rotation

Communities impacted include:
Florence, Independence, Walton, Oakbrook, Burlington, Union, Crittenden, Warsaw, Glencoe, Patriot, Atwood, Richwood, Ryle, Big Bone Lick, Steele Bottom, Bracht, Beaverlick, Egypt Bottom, Elliston, and surrounding areas.

Travelers should also be aware that this warning includes:

* I-71 between mile markers 60–77
* I-75 between mile markers 166–180

TAKE COVER NOW!
Move immediately to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Stay away from windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the nearest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.

Grant County residents, especially those in the northwestern portion of the county, should monitor conditions closely and be prepared to take immediate action if the storm approaches your location.

Continue to monitor trusted weather sources and local emergency officials for updates.

07/24/2026

🦝 Meet Jimothy, Grant County Emergency Management’s newest team member! 🦝

Jimothy is here to help spread the word about preparedness, safety, and community resilience across Grant County. Whether it’s severe weather, emergency planning, disaster recovery, or just reminding everyone to stay ready, Jimothy has your back!

We hope this sticker sheet brings a smile to your day while highlighting the important work of emergency management. Keep an eye out for Jimothy in future posts, preparedness tips, and community events.

🧠 Stay informed.
📻 Stay prepared.
💪 Stay Grant County Strong.

07/21/2026

We understand that our outdoor warning sirens may not be able to be heard from all residences in Grant County. Please sign up with this link to get real time updates.

Please be sure that you choose the correct street address so that any Emergency Alerts affecting only your immediate area will reach you

07/21/2026

Severe Thunderstorm Watch 506 Update

Issued: 4:13 PM EDT – Tuesday, July 21, 2026

The National Weather Service’s Severe Thunderstorm Watch 506 remains in effect until 8:00 PM EDT.

Grant County remains included in the watch area, along with Pendleton, Bracken, Owen, Mason, Robertson, Boyd, Carter, Greenup, Lawrence, and Lewis counties in Kentucky.

Hazards possible include:

* Damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph
* Large hail up to 1.5 inches in diameter
* An isolated tornado or two cannot be ruled out

Thunderstorms are expected to continue developing and moving through the region this afternoon and evening. The primary threat will be damaging straight-line winds, although a brief tornado could develop within the line of storms.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch means conditions are favorable for severe storms to develop. It is not a warning. Continue to monitor the weather closely and be prepared to take action if a Severe Thunderstorm Warning or Tornado Warning is issued for your area.

Grant County Emergency Management will continue to monitor conditions and provide updates as needed.

07/21/2026

URGENT WEATHER UPDATE

The National Weather Service has upgraded the area to a Tornado Warning.

Take shelter immediately. Move to the lowest level of a sturdy building, away from windows and exterior walls. If possible, shelter in an interior room such as a basement, bathroom, or closet.

If you are in a mobile home, vehicle, or outdoors, seek the nearest substantial shelter immediately. Do not attempt to outrun a tornado in your vehicle if a safe shelter is nearby.

Continue to monitor trusted weather sources, NOAA Weather Radio, and local emergency management updates. Outdoor warning sirens may sound in affected areas as an alert for those who are outdoors.

Stay sheltered until the warning has expired or local officials indicate the threat has passed.

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