Adair County Emergency Management

06/13/2026

While most areas will just see beneficial rainfall amounts, if multiple waves of heavy thunderstorms train over an area, there is a low risk for flash flooding, mainly along and west of I-65 this evening into Sunday morning.

06/06/2026

***UPDATE AS OF 11:15PM CST - THE ROADWAY IS BACK OPEN AT THIS TIME ***

*** ATTENTION Adair Countians !! ***
Please avoid the Cumberland parkway in the area of BOTH Columbia exits , First responders are working a motor vehicle collision and the parkway is going to be shut down for some time ! We will update asap

Parkway detours are being worked on at this time!

Also say a prayer for the safety of all responders working on this busy highway !

06/05/2026

Update as of 4:45pm CST

Roadway is now back open for travel.

⚠️ TRAFFIC ADVISORY ⚠️

Please avoid the area of 13075 Liberty Road, near Tabernacle Christian Church in the northern part of Adair County, due to an injury accident.

A detour is currently in place via Eunice Dunville Road. There are multiple agencies on scene, and the roadway is expected to remain shut down for approximately 3–4 hours while crews work to clear the scene.

Please use caution, slow down in surrounding areas, and allow emergency personnel the space they need to work safely.

06/01/2026

Adair County E911 Center will conduct an audible test of the outdoor warning sirens in Adair County this morning, Monday June 1, 2026 at 10:00AM central time, weather permitting!

05/24/2026

There are FLOOD WATCHES are in place across mainly the eastern half of Kentucky where flooding is possible.

A FLOOD WATCH means conditions are favorable for slow-rising, long-term river or creek flooding, typically developing over 6 hours.

A FLASH FLOOD WATCH means conditions are favorable for sudden, violent flooding (usually from heavy rain) that develops in less than 6 hours.

05/22/2026

Showers and thunderstorms are possible today across the area near an approaching warm front. Severe weather today is really a conditional thing, depending on if we can get a break in the clouds to allow some heating. TIMING NOON-8 PM.

While there is a low-medium possibility a severe storm and brief tornado is possible, this WILL NOT be a widespread severe weather event. There is a greater chance of heavy rain at times. We are NOT even in a slight risk area.

Winds near a warm front tend to shift in speed and direction as you go higher in the atmosphere. This is known as directional wind shear. This can help produce a brief tornado.

We continue to receive much needed rainfall and more is on the way right thru the Memorial Day Weekend. Since its beginning in 2000, the Palmer Drought Index has recorded extreme droughts only 3 times in 26 years, 2007, 2008, 2016.

Please continue to pray for more slow showers and rain as we remain desperate. Casey County has a huge need for rain as their water supply is drying up.

05/22/2026

This is a weather update regarding tomorrow, Friday May 22. We are going to be monitoring the weather conditions as we move into tomorrow.

So, kind of a complicated forecast tomorrow, however it, we don't anticipate a wide spread severe weather event.

There is an approaching warm front moving into Kentucky. (That is the red line you see moving across the state.) Usually when you have such, there will be winds at the surface and the direction of those winds will change with height. Oftentimes, in these situations a brief tornado can develop if those winds can rotate and reach the ground.

Timing would be after noon and into the early evening. This is NOT a tornado outbreak.

Rain chances continue to be good for the next few days.

05/04/2026

Adair County Emergency Management wants to give thanks and appreciation to all of our Adair County fire departments. Columbia Adair County , Breeding , Knifley. Along with the surrounding counties, Your courage, strength, and selflessness protect our homes, our families, and our communities every single day. You are the true definition of heroes.
We see you. We appreciate you. We honor you. 🔥🙏

Today, on May 4, International Firefighters’ Day, we recognise those who continue to serve.

Firefighters who stand ready—
between danger and the community.

Their courage, commitment, and quiet strength protect us all.

To those serving today, in every part of the world—thank you.

International Firefighters' Day:
A day to pause.
A day to reflect.
A day to honour.

Wherever you are, you are part of this shared moment.

05/04/2026

Adair County E911 Center will conduct an audible test of the outdoor warning sirens in Adair County this morning, Monday May 4, 2026 at 10:00AM central time, weather permitting!

04/28/2026

SEVERE STORM WATCH UNTIL 1 AM WEDNESDAY MORNING.