Local Disaster Emergency Declaration
Level III Travel Prohibited Flooding Emergency-( Travel Warning)
Declared for Wayne County, Indiana
On August 12, 2026 at 3:00 PM the Wayne County Commissioners declared a Local Disaster Emergency Declaration of a Level III Travel Prohibited Flooding Emergency (Travel Warning) to be in effect in Wayne County. This flooding emergency is in effect until 12:00 PM on August 13, 2026.
During the Level III Travel Prohibited Flooding Emergency (Travel Warning) travel by the general public is prohibited on roads maintained by the Wayne County Highway Department. This declaration includes streets maintained by the Richmond Street Department and the Town of Centerville. All county roadways are closed to non-emergency vehicles and non-emergency personnel. Emergency personnel and members of critical occupations may travel for emergency purposes only:
Emergency Personnel includes rostered members of law enforcement agencies, fire departments, emergency medical services, search and rescue, rescue squads, military, disaster relief organizations, emergency management and requested mutual-aid, partner organizations.
Critical Occupations includes employees of utility companies, highway departments, wrecker services, fuel suppliers, hospital and healthcare organizations, news media and railroad employees.
Questions concerning this Level III Travel Prohibited Flooding Emergency may be directed to: Wayne County Emergency Management Agency – (765) 973-9399
If emergency assistance is needed or to report an emergency incident call 9-1-1. For information, other assistance or to report damage call the Emergency Management Agency at (765) 973-9399.
Instructions:
Safe travel may not be possible. Roadways may be washed out. Travel exposes motorists to significant risk of injury or death. Do not take unnecessary chances. This is an especially dangerous situation. Call your employer to make sure you are expected to report for work before you commit to hazardous travel.
Parking on county roads and the right-of-way is prohibited. Vehicles which are parked in violation of this order will be removed at the owner’s expense.
Vehicles which are stalled, stranded or found abandoned on county roads or their right-of-way will also be removed at the owner’s expense.
