State of Emergency Declared in Hamilton County

Hamilton County emergency officials warn of dangerous heat, urge residents to stay safe

The Hamilton County Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security is urging people to limit their time outdoors and take steps to prevent heat-related illness.

Hamilton County Declares Emergency

Source: FOX 59 / Weather HAMILTON COUNTY, Ind. — Hamilton County is under a state of emergency as flooding has closed more than 50 roads across the county. Steady rain caused problems Friday morning, with another three inches falling overnight. That sent already swollen rivers and streams higher and led to flooding in several areas. The county issued an orange travel watch around 5:15 a.m., meaning people should only travel if necessary. Officia…

State of emergency declared in Hamilton County

HAMILTON COUNTY, Ind. -- Hamilton County commissioners declared a state of emergency. Steady rain led to flooding across the county Friday morning, closing dozens of roads and leading to a travel watch. Three additional inches of rain fell overnight, straining swelled waterways and sending more water downstream. “Declaring a State of Emergency gives us the [...]

Hamilton County Commissioners declare State of Emergency amid flooding

The Hamilton County Commissioners have declared a State of Emergency as flooding worsens following overnight rainfall.

Hamilton County braces for potential record flooding

Residents urged to store potable water & prepare for additional evacuations Hamilton County emergency officials are warning residents to prepare for potentially record-setting flooding along the White River as additional rainfall moves through Central Indiana. As of 5 p.m. Friday, the White River is currently at 22.85 feet and is expected to crest near 24 feet around 8 p.m. Friday. Hamilton County has not experienced flooding of this magnitude s…

Kenton County declares state of emergency following weather damage

Kenton County has declared a state of emergency following the severe weather the region experienced earlier this week. The storms brought high winds and property damage. Hundreds of people are still without power throughout the region, as of Friday afternoon, according to Duke Energy’s outage map.  A map showing the number of Duke Energy customers without power, as of the afternoon of Aug. 14, 2026. Image provided | Duke Energy The declaration a…