Delaware County Indiana Emergency Management

Disaster Relief Now Available for Many Hoosiers

Governor Mike Braun has declared a disaster emergency for 63 Indiana counties impacted by severe weather, flooding, tornadoes and the June derecho.

If your primary residence was damaged and you are uninsured or underinsured, you may be eligible for up to $25,000 through Indiana's State Disaster Relief Fund to help with recovery.

-Assistance is available for eligible homeowners
-Applications are now open
-Additional counties may qualify as damage assessments continue

Learn more and apply at: https://on.in.gov/sdrf

The State Disaster Relief Fund applies only to individuals who are uninsured or underinsured. State funding cannot replace insurance coverage, which is the primary and best source of protection from storm damage. The fund only addresses the costs of repairing, replacing or restoring property that is the primary residence of the applicant, and cannot be used to help pay insurance deductibles.

Slight risk (2 out of 5) for severe weather later this afternoon and evening. Stay Weather aware! Sign up for Delaware County EMA text alerts by texting your zip code to 888777

Most of central Indiana is in a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) for severe weather. Damaging winds and isolated tornadoes are the primary severe threats. The severe threat is mainly from 3 PM EDT to 1 AM EDT. Heavy rain and localized flooding are also possible.

Yesterday’s severe weather had the potential to be much more significant across Indiana. While some areas experienced strong to severe storms, widespread clouds and rainfall helped limit atmospheric instability and reduced the overall severe weather threat here in east-central Indiana.

Meteorologists had identified the possibility of a high-end severe weather event, but uncertainty remained regarding how much sunshine and warming would occur ahead of the storms. Fortunately, persistent clouds and rain prevented conditions from becoming as favorable for widespread severe weather as they could have been.

This is a great reminder that forecast models provide guidance, but real-time weather conditions often determine the final outcome. We encourage everyone to continue taking severe weather watches and warnings seriously, even when the worst-case scenario does not develop.

Severe weather left its mark on central Indiana, bringing down trees and power lines in many communities: https://fox59.com/indiana-news/trees-power-lines-down-after-storms-hit-indiana/

**OUTDATED INFOMRATION**

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 344 IN
EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT THURSDAY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN INDIANA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 39 COUNTIES

IN CENTRAL INDIANA

BARTHOLOMEW BOONE CLINTON
DECATUR HAMILTON HANCOCK
HENDRICKS HOWARD JOHNSON
MADISON MARION MORGAN
RUSH SHELBY TIPTON

IN EAST CENTRAL INDIANA

DELAWARE HENRY RANDOLPH

IN NORTH CENTRAL INDIANA

CARROLL

IN SOUTH CENTRAL INDIANA

BROWN JACKSON LAWRENCE
MONROE

IN SOUTHEAST INDIANA

JENNINGS

IN SOUTHWEST INDIANA

DAVIESS GREENE KNOX
MARTIN SULLIVAN

IN WEST CENTRAL INDIANA

CLAY FOUNTAIN MONTGOMERY
OWEN PARKE PUTNAM
TIPPECANOE VERMILLION VIGO
WARREN

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ANDERSON, ATTICA, BEDFORD,
BLOOMFIELD, BLOOMINGTON, BRAZIL, BROWNSBURG, CARLISLE, CARMEL,
CLINTON, COLUMBUS, COVINGTON, CRAWFORDSVILLE, DANVILLE, DELPHI,
FAIRVIEW PARK, FARMERSBURG, FARMLAND, FISHERS, FLORA, FRANKFORT,
FRANKLIN, GOSPORT, GREENCASTLE, GREENFIELD, GREENSBURG,
GREENWOOD, INDIANAPOLIS, JASONVILLE, KOKOMO, LAFAYETTE, LEBANON,
LINTON, LOOGOOTEE, MARTINSVILLE, MITCHELL, MONTEZUMA,
MOORESVILLE, MUNCIE, NASHVILLE, NEW CASTLE, NOBLESVILLE,
NORTH VERNON, PARKER CITY, PLAINFIELD, ROCKVILLE, ROSEDALE,
RUSHVILLE, SEYMOUR, SHELBURN, SHELBYVILLE, SHOALS, SPENCER,
SULLIVAN, TERRE HAUTE, TIPTON, UNION CITY, VEEDERSBURG,
VINCENNES, WASHINGTON, WEST LAFAYETTE, WEST LEBANON,
WILLIAMSPORT, WI******ER, WORTHINGTON, AND ZIONSVILLE.

Don't let your guard down just because it has only rained so far today - severe storms are moving through Illinois with tornado warnings, headed into Indiana.

Update to timing and location of risks. Severe storms likely starting by early evening with all hazards possible, including damaging winds, large hail, and strong tornadoes. The corridor of greatest tornado threat includes much of the I-70 corridor including the Indianapolis Metro Area. The timing of greatest tornado threat is 8 PM to 12 AM. Have a safety plan in place and be ready to act when severe weather is imminent.

Today is absolutely the day to stay weather aware! Expect two rounds of storms to impact our area this afternoon and evening, with the second round having the potential to be very strong. Go over your plans on where and when you will shelter, and make sure you have multiple ways to get weather alerts. Remember: Outdoor Warning Sirens are NOT designed to be heard indoors.

Tornadoes (some strong), destructive winds, and hail over 2 inches in diameter are possible today. Flash flooding may also occur. The most widespread severe weather is expected late this afternoon into the early overnight hours.

🌙🌪️ Nighttime Tornadoes Are Especially Dangerous

Tornadoes that occur after dark are more difficult to see and often catch people off guard while they are sleeping.

Before you go to bed:

✅ Ensure Wireless Emergency Alerts are enabled on your phone

✅ Keep your phone charged and nearby

✅ Have a NOAA Weather Radio with fresh batteries

✅ Know where you will take shelter if a warning is issued

Don't rely on outdoor warning sirens to wake you up. Have multiple ways to receive warnings and be prepared to act quickly.

Being prepared before you go to sleep can save your life.

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN

Delaware IN
..A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southern Madison,
southern Delaware and northern Henry Counties through 1015 PM EDT...

At 929 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Anderson, moving east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.

Locations impacted include...
Muncie, Anderson, New Castle, Yorktown, Pendleton, Chesterfield,
Lapel, Edgewood, Daleville, Selma, Sulphur Springs, Mount Summit,
Springport, Woodlawn Heights, Country Club Heights, River Forest,
Summit Lake State Park, and Prairie Creek Reservoir.

This includes Interstate 69 between mile markers 221 and 238.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT for
central and east central Indiana.

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MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 11 PM EDT. Thunderstorms late this afternoon are expected to develop and intensify, lasting into mid-evening. The primary threat will be damaging winds. Beware of heavy rainfall causing ponding of water on roads and low visibility, as well as cloud to ground lightning strikes. Storms are moving east at about 30 mph.

Severe storms are moving across the state, expect them to impact east central Indiana in the next few hours.