Highland County, Ohio Emergency Management Agency

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The Highland County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) /Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) is dedicated to emergency preparedness & response for the residents of Highland County, Ohio.

🐴 Come see us at the 2026 Highland County Fair! 🐄The Highland County EMA booth is in the Wharton Building. Stop by and ...
09/06/2026

🐴 Come see us at the 2026 Highland County Fair! 🐄

The Highland County EMA booth is in the Wharton Building. Stop by and say hello!

See you there! 🎪

09/04/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 4 at 5:22PM EDT until September 4 at 5:30PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

SUMMARY:
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At 521 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Cynthiana,
moving southeast at 35 mph.

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

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and power lines.

Locations impacted include...
Rainsboro and Paint Creek State Park.

AFFECTS: Highland, OH; Ross, OH

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.

To report severe weather, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and
submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/86EnZS3

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 9/4/26 5:22 PM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 9/4/26 5:30 PM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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At 521 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Cynthiana,
moving southeast at 35 mph.

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

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and power lines.

Locations impacted include...
Rainsboro and Paint Creek State Park.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/86EnZS3

09/04/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 4 at 5:19PM EDT until September 4 at 5:45PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

SUMMARY:
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SVRILN

The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Western Pike County in south central Ohio...
East central Highland County in south central Ohio...
Southwestern Ross County in south central Ohio...

* Until 545 PM EDT.

* At 519 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Cynthiana,
moving southeast at 30 mph.

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

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and power lines.

* Locations impacted include...
Bainbridge, Pike Lake, Cynthiana, Kincaid Springs, Poplar Grove,
Ladd, Elm Grove, Idaho, Buchanan, and Paint Creek State Park.

AFFECTS: Highland, OH; Pike, OH; Ross, OH

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

To report severe weather, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and
submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/Q08lSc3

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 9/4/26 5:19 PM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 9/4/26 5:45 PM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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SVRILN

The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Western Pike County in south central Ohio...
East central Highland County in south central Ohio...
Southwestern Ross County in south central Ohio...

* Until 545 PM EDT.

* At 519 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Cynthiana,
moving southeast at 30 mph.

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

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and power lines.

* Locations impacted include...
Bainbridge, Pike Lake, Cynthiana, Kincaid Springs, Poplar Grove,
Ladd, Elm Grove, Idaho, Buchanan, and Paint Creek State Park.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/Q08lSc3

09/04/2026

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

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 4 at 5:02PM EDT until September 4 at 5:30PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

SUMMARY:
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At 502 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 6 miles southwest of Hillsboro to near Highland
Holiday, moving southeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and power lines.

Locations impacted include...
Hillsboro, Leesburg, Marshall, Belfast, Rocky Fork Point, Highland
Holiday, New Market, Mowrystown, Highland, Rocky Fork Lake, East
Monroe, Danville in Highland County, Samantha, Rainsboro, Buford,
Berrysville, State Route 136 at US Route 62, Highland County Airport,
and Paint Creek State Park.

AFFECTS: Clinton, OH; Highland, OH

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

Wind damage with these storms will occur before any rain or
lightning. Do not wait for the sound of thunder before taking cover.
SEEK SHELTER IMMEDIATELY inside a sturdy structure and stay away from
windows.

To report severe weather, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and
submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/GGKCMP6

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 9/4/26 5:02 PM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 9/4/26 5:30 PM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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At 502 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 6 miles southwest of Hillsboro to near Highland
Holiday, moving southeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and power lines.

Locations impacted include...
Hillsboro, Leesburg, Marshall, Belfast, Rocky Fork Point, Highland
Holiday, New Market, Mowrystown, Highland, Rocky Fork Lake, East
Monroe, Danville in Highland County, Samantha, Rainsboro, Buford,
Berrysville, State Route 136 at US Route 62, Highland County Airport,
and Paint Creek State Park.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/GGKCMP6

09/04/2026

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

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 4 at 4:58PM EDT until September 4 at 5:30PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

SUMMARY:
--------
SVRILN

The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southwestern Fayette County in central Ohio...
East central Clinton County in southwestern Ohio...
Northeastern Highland County in south central Ohio...
Southwestern Ross County in south central Ohio...

* Until 530 PM EDT.

* At 458 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Leesburg,
moving southeast at 35 mph.

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

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and power lines.

* Locations impacted include...
Greenfield, Leesburg, Highland, South Salem, East Monroe,
Rainsboro, New Martinsburg, Paint Creek State Park, and Lees Creek.

AFFECTS: Clinton, OH; Fayette, OH; Highland, OH; Ross, OH

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.

To report severe weather, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and
submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/L8FCjZn

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 9/4/26 4:58 PM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 9/4/26 5:30 PM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
----------------
SVRILN

The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southwestern Fayette County in central Ohio...
East central Clinton County in southwestern Ohio...
Northeastern Highland County in south central Ohio...
Southwestern Ross County in south central Ohio...

* Until 530 PM EDT.

* At 458 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Leesburg,
moving southeast at 35 mph.

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

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and power lines.

* Locations impacted include...
Greenfield, Leesburg, Highland, South Salem, East Monroe,
Rainsboro, New Martinsburg, Paint Creek State Park, and Lees Creek.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/L8FCjZn

09/04/2026

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

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 4 at 4:40PM EDT until September 4 at 5:30PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

SUMMARY:
--------
SVRILN

The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
North central Brown County in southwestern Ohio...
Southern Clinton County in southwestern Ohio...
Highland County in south central Ohio...

* Until 530 PM EDT.

* At 439 PM EDT, severe thunderstorm outflow boundary was located
along a line extending from near Blanchester to near New Vienna,
moving southeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and power lines.

* Locations impacted include...
Hillsboro, Blanchester, Lynchburg, Leesburg, New Vienna, Marshall,
Belfast, Rocky Fork Point, Highland Holiday, Russell, New Market,
Martinsville, Mowrystown, Midland, Highland, St. Martin, East
Monroe, Danville in Highland County, Samantha, and Berrysville.

AFFECTS: Brown, OH; Clinton, OH; Highland, OH

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

Wind damage with these storms will occur before any rain or
lightning. Do not wait for the sound of thunder before taking cover.
SEEK SHELTER IMMEDIATELY inside a sturdy structure and stay away from
windows.

To report severe weather, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and
submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/04NoKZu

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 9/4/26 4:40 PM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 9/4/26 5:30 PM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
----------------
SVRILN

The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
North central Brown County in southwestern Ohio...
Southern Clinton County in southwestern Ohio...
Highland County in south central Ohio...

* Until 530 PM EDT.

* At 439 PM EDT, severe thunderstorm outflow boundary was located
along a line extending from near Blanchester to near New Vienna,
moving southeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and power lines.

* Locations impacted include...
Hillsboro, Blanchester, Lynchburg, Leesburg, New Vienna, Marshall,
Belfast, Rocky Fork Point, Highland Holiday, Russell, New Market,
Martinsville, Mowrystown, Midland, Highland, St. Martin, East
Monroe, Danville in Highland County, Samantha, and Berrysville.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/04NoKZu

September is National Preparedness Month — "Americans Stand Ready"Make a Plan: A solid emergency plan isn't complete wit...
09/03/2026

September is National Preparedness Month — "Americans Stand Ready"

Make a Plan: A solid emergency plan isn't complete without a way to get warned when danger is on the way. Add "sign up for local alerts" to your household's preparedness checklist — Highland County Alerts (powered by Hyper-Reach) sends weather and community emergency notifications straight to your phone or email, so your family knows to act.

Sign up today:
📱 Call or text "Alert" to 937-500-0648
💻 signup.hyper-reach.com/hyper_reach/sign_up_page_2/?id=109102
📷 Scan the QR code

Make it part of your plan today — it takes less than a minute.

09/03/2026

🔥🔥🔥 STRUCTURE FIRE🔥🔥🔥

At approximately 0600 hours this morning, crews were dispatched to Standard Aero for a reported fire involving the filters of an exterior dust collection system. Upon arrival, crews observed smoke coming from the exterior dust collector. Firefighters quickly located and contained the fire while also working to mitigate smoke conditions inside the facility. The incident was brought under control without further extension, and no injuries were reported.

Thank you to all our mutual aid partners
Highland County North Joint Fire & Ambulance District
Lynchburg Area Joint Fire & Ambulance District
Marshall Township Volunteer Fire Dept.
Fayetteville Fire and EMS
District 6 (New Vienna)
Highland County, Ohio Emergency Management Agency
Hillsboro Police Department
Highland County Sheriff's Office

Team Rubicon wrapped up two weeks of storm recovery work here in Highland County this past Monday, and none of it would ...
09/01/2026

Team Rubicon wrapped up two weeks of storm recovery work here in Highland County this past Monday, and none of it would have been possible without an incredible network of partners who showed up to support the mission.

Huge thanks to Fayette County Emergency Management Agency, Clinton Co. Emergency Management Agency, and the Ohio Emergency Management Agency for their coordination and support throughout the response. Thank you to Paint Creek Joint EMS & Fire District and Highland County Health Department for their partnership on the ground.

We're also grateful to the local businesses and organizations who fed and encouraged the Team Rubicon volunteers during their stay: Papa John's, Holtfield Station, Atomic Credit Union, First State Bank, Chuck Wait Tire, and the Highland County Chamber of Commerce.

And to the faith communities who opened their doors, provided a place to stay, and helped keep our volunteers fed — Hillsboro Church of Christ, Mowrystown Church of Christ, Hillsboro House of Deliverance COGOP, Mowrystown Presbyterian, Faithful Threads Bible Study, YWC Church of God Mountain Assembly, and St. Thomas Aquinas — thank you for your hospitality, lodging, meals, and support.

This kind of recovery takes a village, and Highland County showed up for its neighbors. Thank you to everyone who played a part in bringing Team Rubicon here and supporting them while they served our community. 🧡

Address

1487 North High Street Suite 600
Hillsboro, OH
45133

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm

Telephone

+19373935880

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