Noble County Emergency Management Agency

05/18/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 18 at 2:41PM EDT until May 18 at 3:15PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

SUMMARY:
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At 240 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Topeka to near Tri-lakes to near Huntington,
moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
Kendallville, Columbia City, Tri-lakes, Avilla, Albion, Churubusco,
Rome City, Swan, Wolcottville, Laud, Brimfield, Merriam, Blue Lake,
Lorane, Big Lake, Laotto, Raber, Bear Lake, Luther, and Peabody.

AFFECTS: Noble, IN; Whitley, IN

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

Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading
killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to
be struck by lightning.

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/iJND3Rb

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 5/18/26 2:41 PM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 5/18/26 3:15 PM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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At 240 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Topeka to near Tri-lakes to near Huntington,
moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
Kendallville, Columbia City, Tri-lakes, Avilla, Albion, Churubusco,
Rome City, Swan, Wolcottville, Laud, Brimfield, Merriam, Blue Lake,
Lorane, Big Lake, Laotto, Raber, Bear Lake, Luther, and Peabody.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/iJND3Rb

05/18/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 18 at 2:09PM EDT until May 18 at 3:15PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

SUMMARY:
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SVRIWX

The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Noble County in northeastern Indiana...
Whitley County in northeastern Indiana...

* Until 315 PM EDT.

* At 209 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near North
Webster, or near Winona Lake, moving northeast at 45 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

* Locations impacted include...
Kendallville, Columbia City, Ligonier, Tri-lakes, Avilla, Albion,
Churubusco, South Whitley, Rome City, Swan, Etna, Wolcottville,
Cromwell, Larwill, Laud, Brimfield, Merriam, Blue Lake, Lorane, and
Collamer.

AFFECTS: Noble, IN; Whitley, IN

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

Large hail, damaging wind, and continuous cloud to ground lightning
are occurring with this storm. Move indoors immediately. Lightning is
one of nature's leading killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder,
you are close enough to be struck by lightning.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, 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/PzrNMdh

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 5/18/26 2:09 PM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 5/18/26 3:15 PM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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SVRIWX

The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Noble County in northeastern Indiana...
Whitley County in northeastern Indiana...

* Until 315 PM EDT.

* At 209 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near North
Webster, or near Winona Lake, moving northeast at 45 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

* Locations impacted include...
Kendallville, Columbia City, Ligonier, Tri-lakes, Avilla, Albion,
Churubusco, South Whitley, Rome City, Swan, Etna, Wolcottville,
Cromwell, Larwill, Laud, Brimfield, Merriam, Blue Lake, Lorane, and
Collamer.

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

04/23/2026

An official update from Sparta Township on the new siren.

04/17/2026

Public Presentation of the Noble County
Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan Update

Albion, IN (4/17/2026) – Noble County, in cooperation with the cities of Kendallville and Ligonier and the towns of Albion, Avilla, Cromwell, Rome City, and Wolcottville have prepared an update to the Noble County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan (MHMP) to address the risk and vulnerability of communities in the county which may be affected by known natural, technological, and political hazards.

The Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (DMA 2000) requires communities to update their MHMP every five years in order to be eligible for any future mitigation funding through the Indiana Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The intent of the MHMP is to plan for a disaster before it occurs in order to reduce the physical, social and economic impact of that disaster.

The draft Noble County MHMP Update may be accessed at the Noble County Indiana Website at your convenience. Topics covered in the update include: an overview of the planning requirements; a summary of the risk assessment and vulnerability analysis; and proposed mitigation projects for prevention, property protection, natural resource protection, emergency services, structural control projects, and public information.
Comments will be accepted through Friday, May 1, 2026. Please submit comments to Gabe Creech, EMA Director at [email protected]

The Noble County MHMP can be viewed at:

Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan Noble County Offices Emergency Management Current: Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan Media ReleaseFor Immediate ReleaseMedia Release Date: April 14, 2026Contact: Gabe Creech, Noble County Emergency Management Agency (260.636.2938 ext. 2001)Public Presentation of the Noble Cou...

04/15/2026

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

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 15 at 2:42PM EDT until April 15 at 3:15PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

SUMMARY:
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SVRIWX

The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Steuben County in northeastern Indiana...
Northeastern Noble County in northeastern Indiana...
Northern De Kalb County in northeastern Indiana...
Southeastern Lagrange County in northeastern Indiana...

* Until 315 PM EDT.

* At 242 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles northeast
of Kendallville, moving east at 50 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

* Locations impacted include...
Kendallville, Angola, Waterloo, Fremont, Hamilton, Ashley, Hudson,
Corunna, Alvarado, Fairfield Center, Pleasant Lake, Hamilton Lake,
Golden Lake, Big Long Lake, Artic, Salem Center, Helmer, Metz,
Sedan, and Big Turkey Lake.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 69 in Indiana between mile markers 335 and 353.
Interstate 80 in Indiana between mile markers 147 and 156.
Interstate 80 in Ohio near mile marker 0.

AFFECTS: De Kalb, IN; Lagrange, IN; Noble, IN; Steuben, IN

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

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, 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/9fdpQA6

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 4/15/26 2:42 PM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 4/15/26 3:15 PM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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SVRIWX

The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Steuben County in northeastern Indiana...
Northeastern Noble County in northeastern Indiana...
Northern De Kalb County in northeastern Indiana...
Southeastern Lagrange County in northeastern Indiana...

* Until 315 PM EDT.

* At 242 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles northeast
of Kendallville, moving east at 50 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

* Locations impacted include...
Kendallville, Angola, Waterloo, Fremont, Hamilton, Ashley, Hudson,
Corunna, Alvarado, Fairfield Center, Pleasant Lake, Hamilton Lake,
Golden Lake, Big Long Lake, Artic, Salem Center, Helmer, Metz,
Sedan, and Big Turkey Lake.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 69 in Indiana between mile markers 335 and 353.
Interstate 80 in Indiana between mile markers 147 and 156.
Interstate 80 in Ohio near mile marker 0.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/9fdpQA6

04/15/2026

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

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 15 at 2:26PM EDT until April 15 at 2:30PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

SUMMARY:
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The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and has exited the warned area. Therefore, the warning will
be allowed to expire. However, gusty winds and heavy rain are still
possible with this thunderstorm.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Northern Indiana.

AFFECTS: Noble, IN; Whitley, IN

INSTRUCTION: [None]

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

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 4/15/26 2:26 PM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 4/15/26 2:30 PM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and has exited the warned area. Therefore, the warning will
be allowed to expire. However, gusty winds and heavy rain are still
possible with this thunderstorm.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Northern Indiana.

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

04/15/2026

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

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 15 at 2:10PM EDT until April 15 at 2:30PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

SUMMARY:
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At 210 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Columbia City,
moving east at 50 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Columbia City, Tri-lakes, South Whitley, Etna, Larwill, Lorane,
Collamer, Merriam, Blue Lake, Big Lake, Goose Lake, Coesse, Loon
Lake, Raber, Ormas, Collins, Peabody, and Laud.

AFFECTS: Noble, IN; Whitley, IN

INSTRUCTION: Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside
should move to a shelter, inside a strong building and away from
windows.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, 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/qd0MILC

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 4/15/26 2:10 PM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 4/15/26 2:30 PM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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At 210 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Columbia City,
moving east at 50 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Columbia City, Tri-lakes, South Whitley, Etna, Larwill, Lorane,
Collamer, Merriam, Blue Lake, Big Lake, Goose Lake, Coesse, Loon
Lake, Raber, Ormas, Collins, Peabody, and Laud.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/qd0MILC

04/15/2026

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

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 15 at 1:54PM EDT until April 15 at 2:30PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

SUMMARY:
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SVRIWX

The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
North central Wabash County in north central Indiana...
Southwestern Noble County in northeastern Indiana...
Whitley County in northeastern Indiana...
Southeastern Kosciusko County in north central Indiana...

* Until 230 PM EDT.

* At 153 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Winona Lake,
moving east at 55 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Warsaw, Columbia City, Winona Lake, Tri-lakes, South Whitley,
Pierceton, Etna, Silver Lake, Claypool, Larwill, Burket, Sidney,
Laud, Big Barbee Lake, Ridinger Lake, Lorane, Collamer, Liberty
Mills, Merriam, and Blue Lake.

AFFECTS: Kosciusko, IN; Noble, IN; Wabash, IN; Whitley, IN

INSTRUCTION: Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.

This thunderstorm is capable of producing all types of severe weather
including extremely large hail, destructive straight line winds and
tornadoes. Move quickly to a safe shelter such as an interior room, a
bathroom, closet or basement.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/50R4QOX

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 4/15/26 1:54 PM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 4/15/26 2:30 PM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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SVRIWX

The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
North central Wabash County in north central Indiana...
Southwestern Noble County in northeastern Indiana...
Whitley County in northeastern Indiana...
Southeastern Kosciusko County in north central Indiana...

* Until 230 PM EDT.

* At 153 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Winona Lake,
moving east at 55 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Warsaw, Columbia City, Winona Lake, Tri-lakes, South Whitley,
Pierceton, Etna, Silver Lake, Claypool, Larwill, Burket, Sidney,
Laud, Big Barbee Lake, Ridinger Lake, Lorane, Collamer, Liberty
Mills, Merriam, and Blue Lake.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/50R4QOX

04/14/2026

This may sound like a broken record, however later this evening (9pm-3am hours) could prove to be a stronger storm threat for our area. This is IF our atmosphere is able to continue to destabilize. Please have multiple ways to receive notifications, DO NOT rely on outdoor warning sirens. They are not intended to wake you from sleep or be heard indoors.

04/14/2026

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

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 5:46PM EDT until April 14 at 6:15PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

SUMMARY:
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SVRIWX

The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southeastern Elkhart County in north central Indiana...
Southwestern Noble County in northeastern Indiana...
Northeastern Kosciusko County in north central Indiana...

* Until 615 PM EDT.

* At 546 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Warsaw,
moving northeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Warsaw, Winona Lake, Syracuse, North Webster, Leesburg, Cromwell,
Big Barbee Lake, Little Chapman Lake, Oswego, Monoquet, Wilmot,
James Lake, Irish Lake, Knapp Lake, Big Chapman Lake, Sechrist
Lake, Lake Wawasee, Dewart Lake, Oakwood Park, and Tippecanoe Lake.

AFFECTS: Elkhart, IN; Kosciusko, IN; Noble, IN

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

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/ghE8I7F

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 4/14/26 5:46 PM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 4/14/26 6:15 PM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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SVRIWX

The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southeastern Elkhart County in north central Indiana...
Southwestern Noble County in northeastern Indiana...
Northeastern Kosciusko County in north central Indiana...

* Until 615 PM EDT.

* At 546 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Warsaw,
moving northeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Warsaw, Winona Lake, Syracuse, North Webster, Leesburg, Cromwell,
Big Barbee Lake, Little Chapman Lake, Oswego, Monoquet, Wilmot,
James Lake, Irish Lake, Knapp Lake, Big Chapman Lake, Sechrist
Lake, Lake Wawasee, Dewart Lake, Oakwood Park, and Tippecanoe Lake.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/ghE8I7F