Hancock County Kentucky Emergency Management

09/10/2026

UPDATE
The roadway is now open.

State Route 1700 between Sweet Rd and Yeakel Rd will be shutdown for an extended period of time due to a motor vehicle accident. Please use alternate routes and avoid the area.

09/06/2026

A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Hancock County.

08/12/2026

A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Hancock County

08/07/2026

KY 1847 [Park Road] is closed at Pear Tree Lane due to a utility pole & communications lines blocking Park Road. Do NOT drive around signage or cones!

07/25/2026

07/10/2026

July 9 2026 @ 0900 pm

Please avoid 1900 block of highway 2181 roadway is blocked by a tree and powerlines. We will update when roadway is back open. Crews are enroute
Also be aware while driving roadways , several driveways rock have washed into roadways as well as limbs.

07/09/2026

Waves of showers and storms beginning Thursday evening, and continuing through at least Saturday, will pose a risk for both flash flooding and severe weather. Have multiple ways to receive warnings and know your safe place.

07/06/2026

A contractor is in the county again today working on a few of the storm sirens. Throughout the day you may hear momentary siren activations. There is no tornado threat at this time.