Harrison County Emergency Management

10/14/2026

🌧️⛈️ WEATHER ALERT: Heavy Rain, Flash Flooding & Gusty Winds Possible Today! ⚠️

Good Morning, Everyone! ☀️

A risk for localized flash flooding remains in effect for portions of Southern Indiana and North/Central Kentucky today, Wednesday, October 14.

🌧️ What to Expect:

⛈️ Showers & Thunderstorms: A line of showers and thunderstorms is expected to move into our area from the west by early afternoon, continuing southeast throughout the day.

💧 Heavy Rainfall: Widespread rainfall totals of 0.5–1.5 inches are expected, with isolated areas potentially receiving 2–5 inches in the heaviest downpours.

💨 Gusty Winds: Some thunderstorms could produce strong to potentially damaging wind gusts. The overall severe weather threat remains marginal.

⚠️ Flash Flooding Concerns: Heavy rainfall over a short period could lead to localized flash flooding, especially in low-lying and flood-prone areas.

🚗 Stay Weather Aware!

* Never drive through flooded roadways. Turn Around, Don’t Drown!
* Use caution when traveling during heavy downpours.
* Secure loose outdoor items ahead of approaching storms.
* Stay tuned for weather updates and any watches or warnings issued throughout the day.

Please remain weather aware and take precautions as these storms move through our area.

Stay safe, everyone! 🌧️💙

10/13/2026

🌧️⛈️ Heavy Rain, Strong Storms, and Flooding Possible Wednesday into Thursday! 💨⚠️

Good Afternoon, Everyone!

Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected to move through our area beginning late Wednesday morning, October 14, and continuing through Thursday night, October 15.

⚠️ What to Expect:

🌧️ Heavy Rainfall: Widespread rainfall totals of 0.5–1.5 inches are expected, with some localized areas potentially receiving 2–4 inches.

⛈️ Strong Storms: Some thunderstorms may produce gusty to damaging winds.

🌊 Flooding Concerns: Repeated rounds of heavy rainfall could lead to localized flooding, especially in low-lying and flood-prone areas.

🚨 Stay Weather Aware!

✅ Never drive through flooded roadways. Remember, Turn Around, Don’t Drown!

✅ Secure loose outdoor items ahead of approaching storms.

✅ Stay tuned to local weather updates and be prepared for changing conditions.

Please use caution when traveling and stay alert as these storms move through our area.

Stay safe, Harrison County! 💙

10/13/2026

🌧️⚠️ WEATHER ALERT: Potential for Flash Flooding Wednesday! ⚠️🌧️

Good Morning, Everyone! ☀️

We are keeping a close eye on the potential for localized flash flooding on Wednesday, October 14th, as multiple rounds of rain are expected to move into our region from the west.

🌧️ Heavy Rainfall: Multiple waves of showers and thunderstorms could bring repeated periods of heavy rainfall throughout the day.

💦 Flash Flooding Potential: Some locations could receive 2–4 inches of rain in a short period of time, increasing the risk of localized flash flooding, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.

⛈️ Thunderstorms: Embedded thunderstorms are also possible, bringing occasional lightning and heavy downpours.

⚠️ Stay Weather Aware!

🚗 Never attempt to drive through flooded roadways. Remember: Turn Around, Don’t Drown!

🏡 If you live in a flood-prone area, be prepared for rapidly changing conditions.

📱 Stay tuned to local weather updates and be alert for any watches or warnings that may be issued.

We will continue to monitor conditions and share updates as additional information becomes available.

Stay safe and weather aware, everyone! 🌧️☔

10/10/2026

🌧️💨 Weather Update: Gusty Winds and Rain Continue! 💨🌧️

Good Afternoon, Everyone!

The remnants of Post-Tropical Cyclone Isaias will continue to bring gusty winds and rainfall to our area through the weekend. The good news is that conditions are expected to gradually improve throughout the day on Sunday!

🌧️ Additional Rainfall: Widespread rainfall amounts of 0.50–1.00 inches are expected, with localized amounts exceeding 2 inches possible, especially east of the I-65 corridor.

💨 Gusty Winds: Wind gusts of 30–40 mph remain possible this afternoon, with winds expected to diminish after sunset.

🌤️ Improving Conditions: Rain chances and gusty winds will gradually decrease throughout Sunday as the system moves out of our region.

⚠️ Stay Weather Aware!

* Secure loose outdoor items.
* Use caution while driving, especially in areas experiencing strong wind gusts.
* Watch for ponding on roadways and localized flooding in areas receiving heavier rainfall.

Stay safe, everyone, and enjoy the rest of your weekend! ☔

10/10/2026

🌧️💨 Gusty Winds and Rain Expected This Weekend! 🌧️💨

Good Morning, Everyone! ☀️

The remnants of Hurricane Isaias will move through Kentucky this weekend. Although the system has weakened significantly, it will still bring gusty winds and widespread rainfall to our region.

🌬️ Gusty Winds: Wind gusts of 25–35 mph are expected across the area, with a few gusts reaching 40 mph in areas closer to Tennessee this afternoon.

🌧️ Rainfall: Most locations can expect less than an inch of rain. However, isolated areas east of I-65 could receive 2–3 inches of rainfall by Sunday night.

⛈️ Thunderstorms: A few rumbles of thunder are possible overnight into Sunday morning, but severe weather is not expected.

🌤️ Improving Conditions: Rain showers and cloud cover should gradually clear out Sunday evening, bringing improving weather conditions to the region.

⚠️ Stay Weather Aware! Secure loose outdoor items, use caution when traveling in gusty winds, and be mindful of possible ponding on roadways in areas that receive heavier rainfall.

We will continue to share updates as needed.

Stay safe, everyone, and have a wonderful weekend! ☔💙

10/09/2026

🌪️ Tropical System to Bring Rain and Gusty Winds to Our Area! 🌧️💨

Good Afternoon, Everyone!

Hurricane Isaias is expected to make landfall in the Florida Panhandle later tonight before weakening as it moves north through Alabama and Tennessee.

The remnants of this system are expected to reach our region tomorrow, bringing:

💨 Gusty Winds: Widespread wind gusts of 25–35 mph are possible.

🌧️ Rainfall: Rainfall totals of 0.50–1.50 inches are expected across the region.

🌱 Beneficial Rain: The rainfall will provide some much-needed relief from the abnormally dry and drought conditions affecting our area.

⚠️ Stay Weather Aware! Secure loose outdoor items, use caution while traveling, and stay tuned for forecast updates as the system approaches.

Stay safe, everyone! ☔

10/06/2026

🌧️ Weekend Weather Heads-Up 💨

We’re keeping an eye on a potential tropical system that could bring rain and gusty winds to our area this weekend, with the greatest potential currently looking to be on Sunday.

There is still uncertainty regarding the exact track of the system, so details may change. However, the potential for significant rainfall has been increasing over the past few days.

📱 Please continue to monitor the forecast as we get closer to the weekend. We’ll share additional updates as more information becomes available.

Stay weather aware and have a safe week!

09/29/2026

***New Traffic Pattern***

During the day tomorrow the intersection of Doolittle Hill Rd and Lotticks Corner Rd will be re-signed as a 3-way stop. Please take care as you travel through this intersection as people get used to the new stop conditions.

09/28/2026

09/21/2026

⛈️ Monday Weather Update: Storms Possible, Cooler Weather Ahead! 🌤️

Good morning, Harrison County!

A Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) for severe weather is in place again today, with locally damaging wind gusts being the primary concern.

The greatest severe weather risk will be mainly near and southeast of the Western Kentucky and Bluegrass Parkways.

🌡️ Today: Unseasonably hot conditions continue in areas southeast of us, with highs in the lower 90s.

🍂 Tuesday: Milder temperatures begin to arrive!

🌤️ Wednesday: A welcome cooldown is expected, with highs in the 70s across the entire region!

Stay weather-aware today, and get ready to enjoy some much-needed relief from the heat later this week!
Stay safe!💙