Adair County Emergency Management

10/10/2026

Adair County Emergency Management hopes everyone gets out and enjoys day two of Downtown Days today! We look forward to seeing our community come together for a great day in downtown Columbia.

Our team will be monitoring weather radar throughout the day as rain moves through the area. We encourage everyone attending to plan ahead and come prepared for changing weather conditions.

A few reminders for today:

* Bring a rain jacket or umbrella.
* Keep an eye on the weather and be prepared for changing conditions.
* Watch your step on wet sidewalks and other slick surfaces.
* Stay weather-aware and follow any official weather alerts or safety updates.

Most importantly, have fun, stay safe, and enjoy everything Downtown Days has to offer!

As always, Adair County Emergency Management will continue monitoring conditions and sharing important updates as needed. We hope everyone has a wonderful day!

10/05/2026

Adair County E911 Center will conduct an audible test of the outdoor warning sirens in Adair County this morning, Monday October 5, 2026 at 10:00AM central time, weather permitting!

10/02/2026

10/01/2026

ROAD CLOSURE

The Kentucky State Police, along with the Kentucky State Highway Department and local officials, will be closing down a short portion of Jamestown Street this evening at 6:00 pm central time, 30 minutes prior to the candlelight vigil for Trooper Hayden Phillips.

The roadway will be closed in the highlighted portion of Jamestown Street and is anticipated in being closed for approximately 2-3 hours.

09/11/2026

Today we pause to remember the 2,977 lives taken from us on September 11, 2001.

We remember the mothers and fathers who never came home. The sons and daughters whose laughter was silenced too soon. The friends, coworkers, and strangers whose ordinary morning became a day that changed the world.

We also remember the courage that rose in the face of that darkness—the first responders who ran toward danger, the passengers who fought back, and the countless people who opened their hearts and homes in the days that followed.

Their light still shines in the lives they touched and in the love that continues to grow around their memory. We carry them with us—not only in sorrow, but in the quiet strength, kindness, and unity they inspired.
On this day and every day, we honor them. We will never forget. 💙

09/10/2026

Northern Adair County is now under a severe thunderstorm warning until 4:30pm cst tonight.

09/07/2026

Adair County E911 Center will conduct an audible test of the outdoor warning sirens in Adair County this morning, Monday September 7, 2026 at 10:00AM central time, weather permitting!

08/22/2026

Adair County is now under a severe thunderstorm warning until 4:30pm cst tonight.

08/22/2026

Adair County is under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 9:00 PM CST tonight.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch means conditions are favorable for severe storms to develop. Stay alert and be ready to act if warnings are issued.

What to know about a Thunderstorm Watch:
• Storms may produce damaging winds, large hail, and heavy rainfall
• A watch covers a large area and lasts for several hours
• Not all areas will see severe weather, but conditions are possible
• A watch can be upgraded to a warning if severe weather is detected

What you should do:
• Stay weather aware and monitor local alerts
• Have multiple ways to receive warnings (phone alerts, weather radio, TV)
• Secure loose outdoor items that could be blown around
• Be prepared to move indoors quickly if storms develop

We will continue to monitor conditions and provide updates as needed. Stay safe, Adair County.

08/20/2026

Adair County has been placed under a Flood Watch until 7:00 AM Thursday morning by the National Weather Service.

A Flood Watch means that conditions are favorable for flooding. While flooding is not occurring right now, it could develop quickly if heavy rain moves into the area.

What to watch for:
• Heavy or prolonged rainfall
• Rising water levels in creeks, streams, and low-lying areas
• Water covering roadways
• Rapid changes in weather conditions overnight

How to stay prepared:
• Never drive through flooded roadways — Turn Around, Don’t Drown
• Keep a way to receive weather alerts (phone, NOAA radio, etc.)
• Be alert, especially if you live in flood-prone areas
• Have a plan in case conditions worsen overnight

We will continue to monitor conditions and provide updates as needed. If you have an emergency dial 911. Stay weather aware and stay safe, Adair County!