Marion County Emergency Management Agency

10/15/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Flash Flood Warning issued October 15 at 8:48AM EDT until October 15 at 11:45AM EDT by NWS Louisville KY

SUMMARY:
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FFWLMK

The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southern Marion County in central Kentucky...

* Until 1145 AM EDT.

* At 848 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Lebanon, Bradfordsville, Raywick, Calvary, Belltown, New Market,
Greenbriar, Jessietown, Saint Mary and Saint Joseph.

AFFECTS: Marion, KY

INSTRUCTION: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/R4aJwUl

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Likely

EFFECTIVE DATE: 10/15/26 8:48 AM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 10/15/26 11:45 AM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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FFWLMK

The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southern Marion County in central Kentucky...

* Until 1145 AM EDT.

* At 848 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Lebanon, Bradfordsville, Raywick, Calvary, Belltown, New Market,
Greenbriar, Jessietown, Saint Mary and Saint Joseph.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/R4aJwUl

09/28/2026

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC), in consultation with the City of Lebanon, will convert the intersection of KY 55 and KY 49 in Marion County to an all-way stop beginning Monday, October 5.

As part of the transition, the existing traffic signal will flash red in all directions for a period of time to help motorists adjust to the new traffic pattern before the signal is removed.

Stop signs and message boards will also be placed in advance of the intersection to alert approaching motorists of the change.

Recent traffic counts and traffic movement evaluations support the intersection adjustment. As conditions at intersections warrant, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet engineers study traffic flow and other factors to determine the most appropriate traffic control method.

Motorists traveling through the area are encouraged to use caution, remain alert for the new signage and be prepared to stop at the intersection.

For more information about intersection considerations used by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, visit the KYTC Safe Roads Solutions webpage.

09/23/2026

When it comes to preparedness, don’t just be wise; be SAMwise.

Someday, an emergency might strike. Earthquake. Flood. Wildfire. Thirteen-month round trip journey from your place of residence to a giant volcano 1,800 miles away to destroy a powerful, malevolent artifact sought by an immortal dark lord and ultimately save all of humanity. (You never know.)

We'rein the middle of Tolkien Week, and September is National Preparedness Month. And you know us. We like nothing better than to take advantage of the thinnest strand connecting two things that are mostly unrelated so we can talk to you about something important that we want you to know.

ARE they really that unrelated, though, when you think about it?

Anyway… You need to be ready for a disaster. And Samwise Gamgee is the ultimate role model here. Case in point: “Rope! I knew I’d want it, if I hadn’t got it!”

You don’t want to be wantin’.

It’s critical to always be prepared for an emergency or disaster scenario. That includes having an emergency plan, being “two weeks ready,” and building an emergency go bag (or kit).

(Maybe just don’t cook up some nice, crispy bacon when there’s a risk that enemies might spot the smoke from your fire and end up stabbing your best friend.)

09/21/2026

09/19/2026

There will be a short (approximately 60 seconds) test of the outdoor warning system at noon.

09/16/2026

Build your kit today so you’re ready for tomorrow.

If you already have a kit, take a few minutes to check and update it….small steps now can make a big difference during an emergency.

Learn more and find resources to help you get prepared at ready.gov

09/14/2026

🚨 WE HAVE NEW TORNADO SIRENS! 🚨

This week, 12 new outdoor warning sirens will begin going up across Marion County!

This project is the culmination of more than a year of work by Marion County Emergency Management Agency to strengthen the county’s public alert and warning capabilities and bring outdoor warning sirens back to our community. The installation of these sirens marks an exciting milestone and an important investment in public safety.

A huge thank you goes to the Marion County Fiscal Court, the City of Lebanon, and the City of Loretto for their support, partnership, and commitment to making this project possible.

Outdoor warning sirens are an important layer of a comprehensive public warning system. They are designed primarily to alert people who are outdoors that dangerous conditions may be approaching and that they should seek additional information and take appropriate action.

⚠️ A quick heads-up for this week: As the new sirens are installed, you may hear sirens being tested intermittently throughout Marion County. These tests are necessary to make sure each siren is functioning properly before it is placed into service.

After more than a year of planning, coordination, site selection, funding, and behind-the-scenes work, we are incredibly excited to see this project become a reality.

09/10/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 10 at 4:46PM EDT until September 10 at 5:30PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY

SUMMARY:
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SVRLMK

The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
East central Green County in central Kentucky...
Southern Marion County in central Kentucky...
Taylor County in central Kentucky...
West central Casey County in central Kentucky...
Northeastern Adair County in south central Kentucky...

* Until 530 PM EDT/430 PM CDT/.

* At 446 PM EDT/346 PM CDT/, severe thunderstorms were located along
a line extending from 11 miles west of Lebanon to near
Campbellsville to Greensburg, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Campbellsville, Greensburg, Bradfordsville, Absher, Arista, South
Campbellsville, Romine, Calvary, Mannsville, Wooleyville, White
Rose, Acton, Hatcher, Taylor County Airport, Bluff Boom,
Jessietown, Merrimac, Casey Creek, Hobson, and Cane Valley.

AFFECTS: Adair, KY; Casey, KY; Green, KY; Marion, KY; Taylor, KY

INSTRUCTION: For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/8c3BPmI

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 9/10/26 4:46 PM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 9/10/26 5:30 PM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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SVRLMK

The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
East central Green County in central Kentucky...
Southern Marion County in central Kentucky...
Taylor County in central Kentucky...
West central Casey County in central Kentucky...
Northeastern Adair County in south central Kentucky...

* Until 530 PM EDT/430 PM CDT/.

* At 446 PM EDT/346 PM CDT/, severe thunderstorms were located along
a line extending from 11 miles west of Lebanon to near
Campbellsville to Greensburg, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Campbellsville, Greensburg, Bradfordsville, Absher, Arista, South
Campbellsville, Romine, Calvary, Mannsville, Wooleyville, White
Rose, Acton, Hatcher, Taylor County Airport, Bluff Boom,
Jessietown, Merrimac, Casey Creek, Hobson, and Cane Valley.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/8c3BPmI