LaGrange County Emergency Management

09/14/2026

The Shipshewana Volunteer Fire Department is hosting a Benefit Auction and Supper on Thursday, September 17 from 3:30-7:30 at the Michiana Event Center.

09/08/2026

The Topeka Volunteer Fire Department is having a Fish Fry and Bake Sale on Saturday, September 12 from 3:30-7:30 at the fire station.

09/03/2026

The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northern Steuben County in northeastern Indiana...
Northeastern Lagrange County in northeastern Indiana...
Southeastern St. Joseph County in southwestern Michigan...
Southern Branch County in southwestern Michigan...

* Until 400 PM EDT.

* At 314 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Sturgis,
moving east at 30 mph.

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

SOURCE...Public.

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

* Locations impacted include...
Sturgis, Angola, Bronson, Fremont, Ray, Kinderhook, Fawn River,
California, Burr Oak, Gilead, Orland, Clear Lake, Flint, Lake
Gauge, Nevada Mills, Howe, Lake Of The Woods, Coldwater Lake,
Brighton, and East Gilead.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 69 in Indiana between mile markers 350 and 357.
Interstate 69 in Michigan between mile markers 1 and 10.
Interstate 80 in Indiana between mile markers 118 and 155.

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

08/31/2026

Hot and humid weather is expected this week. A Heat Advisory is in effect from 2pm on Tuesday until 8pm on Wednesday for northern Indiana. Peak heat indices are expected to be around 100 degrees each afternoon.

08/26/2026

The Lighting of Shipshewana is Saturday, November 7.

08/26/2026

There is a slight risk of severe weather Wednesday afternoon and evening. Stay alert and be prepared.

There is a Slight Risk of severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening (3pm to 10pm EDT) across much of the area. The primary severe risks are isolated to scattered damaging wind gusts to 60 mph, isolated large hail, and an isolated tornado. Confidence in severe weather occurring is Medium. Have multiple ways to receive warnings and stay weather aware.

08/25/2026

Possible severe weather on Wednesday. Stay alert and be prepared.

08/23/2026

🚧TRAVEL ADVISORY | NIGHTLY TOLL PLAZA CLOSURES
The Indiana Toll Road has begun overnight pavement rehabilitation and toll plaza improvements at the Howe Toll Plaza (Exit 121), with work at the Elkhart Toll Plaza (Exit 92) beginning September 2.

🕖 Work Hours: 7:00 PM - 5:00 AM ET (nightly)
📍 Howe Toll Plaza (Exit 121): August 20 - October 9
📍 Elkhart Toll Plaza (Exit 92): September 2 - October 17

During work hours, both toll plazas will be fully closed overnight for scheduled repairs and maintenance.

Additional Updates:
• Notre Dame Toll Plaza (Exit 77) nightly closures end August 28
• Angola Toll Plaza (Exit 144) nightly closures end October 9
• Eastpoint Toll Plaza lane restrictions end September 30

Drivers are encouraged to plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and use caution in work zones.

For full details, visit the Travel Advisory page at: indianatollroad.org

08/13/2026

Areas of fog, dense in spots, will continue through 8 AM EDT with visibilities at or below 1/2 mile at times. Drivers are urged to slow down and do not use high beam headlights. Leave extra time to
reach your destination this morning.

08/11/2026

The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a

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

* Until 215 PM EDT.

* At 109 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Wakarusa to near Nappanee to near Mentone,
moving east at 70 mph.

THESE ARE DESTRUCTIVE STORMS FOR THE WARNED AREA!

HAZARD...80 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be heavily damaged. Expect
considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles.
Extensive tree damage and power outages are likely.

* Locations impacted include...
Goshen, Warsaw, Kendallville, Columbia City, Winona Lake, Ligonier,
Syracuse, Lagrange, Tri-lakes, Avilla, Albion, Churubusco, Rome
City, Topeka, North Webster, Pierceton, Millersburg, Benton, Swan,
and Etna.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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

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