Chris McEwing Carmi Township Highway Commissioner

01/22/2026

Have emergency supplies readily available, including food, water, medications, and essential items�
Ensure they have multiple ways to receive weather alerts, warnings, and emergency notifications�
Adhere to guidance and instructions from local law enforcement, emergency management, and first responders�
Remain vigilant, stay informed, and check in on family members, neighbors, and friends, especially those who may need additional assistance.�
Unless you have to get out, please do not drive. If you have to please make sure you have a full tank of gas in your vehicle. �
Be safe out there

09/05/2025

09/05/2025

Tomorrow, September 5, 2025 the oil and chip will start. Thank you for all your patience today will be back on 700 E. and Burrells woosds Road (1000 E.) and out towards the Childrens Home tomorrow will be the last day. Thank you for all your patience and as always, we apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

08/06/2025

Resurfacing on 700east …..off of rt 14 going north has begun we had equipment issues but are back up and running… so please use caution and as always we apologize for any inconvenience this causes

04/01/2025

Flood Watch issued April 1 at 1:10PM CDT until April 6 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

April 1, 2025 at 13:11:16 CDT
Historically high forecast rainfall amounts will create a particularly dangerous situation with respect to the risk of flash flooding and flooding Wednesday through Sunday. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...All of southeast Missouri, southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, and western Kentucky. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Multiple rounds of locally heavy rainfall over several days will result in extreme forecast amounts of up to 1 foot of rain that will cause the risk of flash flooding and flooding to rise markedly and create a particularly dangerous flooding situation.

Shared from the White County Sheriff IL app at

03/30/2025

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued March 30 at 6:28PM CDT until March 30 at 6:45PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

March 30, 2025 at 18:28:54 CDT
At 627 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Norris City, or 11 miles southeast of Mcleansboro, 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... Enfield, Omaha, Norris City, Galatia, Broughton, and Carmi.

Shared from the White County Sheriff IL app at

03/29/2025