05/16/2025
POTENTIAL SEVERE WEATHER FOR LATE AFTERNOON INTO THE EVENING!
Weather Update from the Henderson County Emergency Operations Center:
The Henderson County Emergency Operations Center is activated at Level 4 for Severe Weather.
The Salvation Army is open for severe weather sheltering until severe threats have passed
• See attached from NWS Paducah
• Numerous tornadic warned storms south of St. Louis heading our way, timing is same as a couple hours ago, intensity confidence is high, all storm modes are possible.
• Henderson County Schools have already cancelled afternoon and evening events.
• All outdoor events in Henderson late this afternoon or evening should be evaluated for rescheduling or cancellation
• There is a crisis track event started for recording damages from the public.
o Enter damage reports through the “Self Reporting” page at https://www.hendersoncountyky.gov/531/Self-Reporting
• Look at the information page for tips to stay informed of severe weather reports: https://www.hendersoncountyky.gov/537/Community-Outdoor-Warning-Sirens
Community Outdoor Warning Sirens (COWS)We have 34 COWS spread across the City of Henderson, Robards, Corydon and all over Henderson County. If you hear one that is being activated for an extended period of time, you should take shelter immediately and tune in to your favorite local media outlet as t...
