Bartholomew County Emergency Management

10/19/2026

🚧 TRAFFIC ALERT | I-65 ROLLING STOPS 🚧

Per Duke Energy, motorists traveling on I-65 Saturday night into early Sunday morning should be prepared for temporary traffic stops while crews complete an urgent repair to a damaged transmission line.

📍 I-65 between State Road 46 and State Road 58
📅 Saturday, October 24 into Sunday, October 25
⏰ Beginning at approximately 11:00 PM Saturday and potentially continuing until 6:00 AM Sunday

Crews anticipate conducting four rolling stops at approximately 20-minute intervals during the work.

The repair is necessary after a transmission line was damaged approximately one month ago when a vehicle struck a utility pole. The work will allow the transmission line to be safely placed back into service.

🚗 Motorists traveling through the area overnight should expect temporary delays, allow additional travel time, and use caution around crews and traffic-control personnel.

Please plan accordingly if your weekend travel takes you along this portion of I-65.

10/19/2026

🚧 ROAD CLOSURE | COUNTY ROAD 200 SOUTH 🚧

Per Bartholomew County Highway, County Road 200 South, between Terrace Lake Road and County Road 400 West, will be closed daily for road improvements beginning Tuesday, October 20 through Friday, October 23.

📅 Tuesday, October 20 – Friday, October 23
⏰ 8:00 AM – approximately 3:00 PM each day
🚫 NO THRU TRAFFIC will be permitted during closure hours.

The roadway is expected to reopen each afternoon once work has concluded for the day.

Motorists should plan ahead, avoid the area during closure hours, and use an alternate route.

10/18/2026

🥶 FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT MONDAY MORNING 🥶

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a Frost Advisory for portions of central and southern Indiana, including Bartholomew County.

📅 Monday, October 19, 2026
⏰ 2:00 AM – 9:00 AM EDT
🌡️ Temperatures: As low as 35°F

Chilly overnight temperatures may lead to frost formation across the area. Frost could damage or kill sensitive outdoor plants and vegetation if left unprotected.

🌱 Take steps this evening to protect your plants:

🪴 Bring Potted Plants Indoors – Move sensitive plants and flowers inside or to a protected location.

🌿 Cover Sensitive Vegetation – Use frost cloths, sheets, or lightweight blankets to protect plants from frost.

🍂 Protect Gardens – Pay special attention to tender vegetables, flowers, and other frost-sensitive vegetation.

⏰ Plan Ahead – Make sure plants are protected before temperatures drop overnight.

Remember, frost can develop even when air temperatures remain above freezing, especially in low-lying and sheltered areas.

10/17/2026

🥶 FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT SUNDAY MORNING 🥶

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a Frost Advisory for portions of central and southern Indiana, including Bartholomew County.

📅 Sunday, October 18, 2026
⏰ 2:00 AM – 9:00 AM EDT
🌡️ Temperatures: As low as 33°F

Cold overnight temperatures may lead to frost formation, which could damage or kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left unprotected.

🌱 Take precautions now to protect your plants:

🪴 Bring Potted Plants Indoors – Move sensitive plants and flowers inside or to a protected location.

🌿 Cover Sensitive Vegetation – Use frost cloths, sheets, or lightweight blankets to protect outdoor plants from frost.

🍂 Protect Gardens – Pay special attention to tender vegetables, flowers, and other frost-sensitive plants.

⏰ Plan Ahead – Make sure plants are protected before temperatures drop overnight.

While temperatures are not expected to fall below freezing across the entire area, frost can still develop when air temperatures remain slightly above 32°F.

10/16/2026

10/16/2026

10/17/26 at 1:00 PM UPDATE: ROAD IS OPEN

🚧 WEEKEND ROAD CLOSURE | COUNTY ROAD 450 EAST 🚧

Per Bartholomew County Highway, County Road 450 East, between County Roads 600 South and 650 South, will be closed to all traffic for the weekend due to an electrical issue that Duke Energy is working to resolve.

📍 The roadway is specifically blocked near 10480 S. 450 East.

⚡ Duke Energy has equipment in the roadway while crews work to resolve the issue and restore power. The road will remain closed until the work is completed and power can be restored.

🚗 Motorists are asked to avoid the area and use an alternate route. Please do not attempt to drive around barricades or equipment blocking the roadway.

10/12/2026

Were you interested in attending MGT-315 but missed Friday’s registration deadline? Here is one last chance to register!

We are now up to 20 registrations for MGT-315: Conducting Risk Assessments for Critical Community Assets, scheduled for October 26–27, 2026, in Noblesville, Indiana.

We only need 4 more participants by close of business TODAY to meet the minimum enrollment needed to keep the class!

We really do not want to have to cancel this training when we are this close. The course is FREE to attend and open to all, so please help us spread the word to anyone who may be interested.

IMPORTANT: Participants must complete the dual registration process through BOTH TEEX and Indiana Acadis to be counted toward the course minimum.

If you were considering attending, today is your last chance to register!

Please share this with your agencies, colleagues, and anyone else who may benefit from the training. We appreciate everyone’s help getting us across the finish line!

10/12/2026

1246 AM EDT Mon Oct 12 2026
..AREAS OF FOG, LOCALLY DENSE THROUGH DAYBREAK...

If traveling through these areas this morning, be prepared for fog that could suddenly reduce visibilities to 1/4 mile or less. Expect the fog to dissipate after daybreak. Slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination.

10/08/2026

🌧️ WEEKEND WEATHER OUTLOOK | HEAVY RAIN POSSIBLE 🌧️

The remnants of Hurricane Isaias are expected to move through the Ohio Valley this weekend, bringing the potential for a period of widespread rainfall.

Rainfall amounts of up to 2 inches may be possible across portions of southern Indiana.

There is still some uncertainty in exactly where the heaviest rainfall will occur. Final rainfall amounts will depend on the track of the remnants as they move through the region.

10/06/2026

🚧 OVERNIGHT ROAD CLOSURE | DEAVER ROAD 🚧

Per Bartholomew County Highway, Deaver Road, between County Road 500 West and Nasby Trail, will be closed to through traffic until approximately 3:00 PM tomorrow, Wednesday, October 7, for a culvert replacement.

⚠️ This will be an overnight closure.

Motorists are asked to avoid the area if at all possible and use an alternate route until the work is complete.

Please use caution around the work zone and allow extra time for travel.