Owen County COAD - Disaster/Emergency Response

01/28/2026

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01/27/2026

Owen County is now under an "Orange - Watch” Travel Status (changed from a previously-issued “Red - Warning” Travel Status) by order of Owen County Emergency Management due to the impact of winter weather, as of 1/26/2026 19:41 EST

During a Watch, only essential travel, such as to and from work or in emergency situations, is recommended, and emergency action plans should be implemented by businesses, schools, government agencies, and other organizations.

01/25/2026

**UPDATE** - Owen County is now under an "Orange - Watch” Travel Status (changed from a previously-issued “Red - Warning” Travel Status) by order of Owen County Emergency Management due to the impact of winter weather, as of 1/26/2026 19:41 EST

During a Watch, only essential travel, such as to and from work or in emergency situations, is recommended, and emergency action plans should be implemented by businesses, schools, government agencies, and other organizations.

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The Owen County Commissioners have now placed Owen County under an elevated "Red - Warning" Travel Status (changed from a previously-issued “Orange - Watch” Travel Status) due to the impact of winter weather, as of 1/25/2026 06:09 EST. Under a Warning, ONLY EMERGENCY AND PUBLIC SAFETY PERSONNEL ARE ALLOWED ON THE ROADWAYS.

Please: Refrain from all travel; Comply with necessary emergency measures; Cooperate with public officials and disaster services forces in executing emergency operations plans; and Obey and comply with the lawful directions of properly identified officers. Additional exceptions to the warning are found in Indiana Code 10-14-3-29

01/25/2026

**UPDATE** - Owen County is now under an "Orange - Watch” Travel Status (changed from a previously-issued “Red - Warning” Travel Status) by order of Owen County Emergency Management due to the impact of winter weather, as of 1/26/2026 19:41 EST During a Watch, only essential travel, such as to and from work or in emergency situations, is recommended, and emergency action plans should be implemented by businesses, schools, government agencies, and other organizations.

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The Owen County Commissioners have now placed Owen County under an elevated "Red - Warning" Travel Status (changed from a previously-issued “Orange - Watch” Travel Status) due to the impact of winter weather, as of 1/25/2026 06:09 EST. Under a Warning, ONLY EMERGENCY AND PUBLIC SAFETY PERSONNEL ARE ALLOWED ON THE ROADWAYS.
Please: Refrain from all travel; Comply with necessary emergency measures; Cooperate with public officials and disaster services forces in executing emergency operations plans; and Obey and comply with the lawful directions of properly identified officers. Additional exceptions to the warning are found in Indiana Code 10-14-3-29

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Owen County is now under an elevated "Orange - Watch” Travel Status (changed from a previously-issued “Yellow - Advisory” Travel Status) by order of Owen County Emergency Management due to the impact of winter weather, as of 1/24/2026 20:53 EST

During a Watch, only essential travel, such as to and from work or in emergency situations, is recommended, and emergency action plans should be implemented by businesses, schools, government agencies, and other organizations.

01/24/2026

**UPDATE** - Owen County is now under an "Orange - Watch” Travel Status (changed from a previously-issued “Red - Warning” Travel Status) by order of Owen County Emergency Management due to the impact of winter weather, as of 1/26/2026 19:41 EST During a Watch, only essential travel, such as to and from work or in emergency situations, is recommended, and emergency action plans should be implemented by businesses, schools, government agencies, and other organizations.

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The Owen County Commissioners have now placed Owen County under an elevated "Red - Warning" Travel Status (changed from a previously-issued “Orange - Watch” Travel Status) due to the impact of winter weather, as of 1/25/2026 06:09 EST. Under a Warning, ONLY EMERGENCY AND PUBLIC SAFETY PERSONNEL ARE ALLOWED ON THE ROADWAYS.

Please: Refrain from all travel; Comply with necessary emergency measures; Cooperate with public officials and disaster services forces in executing emergency operations plans; and Obey and comply with the lawful directions of properly identified officers. Additional exceptions to the warning are found in Indiana Code 10-14-3-29

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Owen County is now under an elevated "Orange - Watch” Travel Status (changed from a previously-issued “Yellow - Advisory” Travel Status) by order of Owen County Emergency Management due to the impact of winter weather, as of 1/24/2026 20:53 EST

During a Watch, only essential travel, such as to and from work or in emergency situations, is recommended, and emergency action plans should be implemented by businesses, schools, government agencies, and other organizations.

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Owen County is now under a "Yellow - Advisory” Travel Status by order of Owen County Emergency Management due to the impact of wintry weather, as of 1/24/2026 16:57 EST.

During an Advisory, routine travel or activities may be restricted in areas because of a hazardous situation, and individuals should use caution or avoid those areas.

01/23/2026

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WINTER STORM WARNING - OWEN COUNTY
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
1128 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026
..WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO 7 AM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 10 inches.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, southeast, southwest, and west central Indiana.

* WHEN...From noon Saturday to 7 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.

09/05/2025