Union County (Ohio) Emergency Management Agency

05/19/2026

Today is a day to be weather aware.

Showers and thunderstorms will move into the region Tuesday afternoon into the overnight hours. Some storms may reach severe intensity. The main hazards will be damaging wind gusts and large hail. Any locations where storms move over repeatedly may have ponding on roadways or isolated flooding with heavy rainfall.

05/07/2026

It was a good day at Plain City Elementary School! We partnered with our friends at the Madison County Emergency Management Agency to share weather safety with 180 Kindergarteners today! We shared a weather story, made rain sticks and did the weather dance. Thank you to the Union County Health Department for including us as part of their safety town this week.

04/24/2026

This week is National Volunteer Month, and we want to thank the many dedicated volunteers of the Union County Emergency Management Agency!

Your commitment and service make a real difference in our community. From assisting in the County Emergency Operations Center to supporting field activities such as amateur radio communications, firefighter rehab, secondary traffic control, generator and lighting operations, and maintaining critical assets like the county hazmat trailer, you play a vital role in supporting our agency and our partners across Union County.

If you’re interested in becoming a volunteer and making an impact, we would love to hear from you. Please contact us at [email protected]
or call 937-645-3174 to learn more.

Thank you again to all of our outstanding volunteers, we truly appreciate everything you do!

04/15/2026

As the National Weather Service has canceled the Severe Thunderstorm Warning and the 911 Center (Sheriff’s Office) and our agency have not received any other reports, the sirens are done being activated.
While the NWS did not issue an actual tornado warning, officials felt it necessary to set off the sirens to error on the side of caution. Seconds matter in these situations. Thank you to all for your understanding.
As a reminder when Severe Weather such as thunderstorms are present it can change in a hurry, be weather aware and ready to take action if needed.

04/15/2026

Due to a reported spotting of a tornado in Woodstock to the Champaign Co Sheriff Office the tornado sirens in Union County have been activated. The National Weather Service at this time has not issued an official warning for Union County.

04/04/2026

Stay weather aware today!

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued through 9pm this evening. The main threat is for damaging straight line winds.

03/31/2026

Chance of some severe weather later today. Please stay weather aware.

A slight risk of severe weather exists for a portion of the area, with the main threat of damaging winds between 2pm-7pm.

03/26/2026

Forecasts are showing the potential for severe weather for Union County. Now is the time to prepare—not when storms are already here.

✅ Be weather aware tonight
✅ Know the difference between a Tornado Watch (be prepared) and Tornado Warning (take action immediately)
✅ Make a plan NOW for where you will go if a warning is issued
✅ Have multiple ways to receive weather alerts
✅ Secure outdoor items that could become dangerous in high winds
✅ Check in with family and make sure everyone knows the plan

Severe weather can develop quickly. Stay informed and stay safe! 🌩️

[5:26 AM] Showers and storms will develop and move southeast through the area tonight. There is the potential for large hail and damaging winds as well as an isolated tornado. The greatest chance for severe weather will be near and north of Interstate 70. In addition, locally heavy rainfall may occur, which could lead to instances of flooding.

03/22/2026

Stay weather aware this evening. Make sure you have multiple ways to receive weather alerts.

[5:54 PM] Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for the counties highlighted in pink. Watch is in effect now, but we expect a lull in activity until a complex of storms develops behind the cold front late evening. Primary threat is large hail given that the storms will be elevated.

03/19/2026

Director Gilbert has been appointed to National Commission for Accreditation.

03/18/2026

Strong Winds in Union County? Has Your Home or Property Been Damaged?

The Union County Auditor’s Office wants to help! If your real property has been destroyed or damaged by the recent strong winds (or any other casualty), you may qualify for a temporary valuation deduction that lowers your property taxes the following year.

Purpose of DTE Form 26:
This simple one-page form lets you apply for a reduction in your property’s taxable value because of the damage. The reduction is not permanent — it lasts only until the issue is fully restored and repaired.

What to do:
Fill out DTE Form 26 – Application for Valuation Deduction for Destroyed or Damaged Real Property with basic info about you, the property, the date and cause of damage, a description of the damage, and your estimated loss (plus any insurance received).

Filing deadlines & deduction percentages (affects the following year’s tax bills):
• Jan–Mar damage → File by Dec 31 (100%)
• Apr–Jun → File by Dec 31 (75%)
• Jul–Sep → File by Dec 31 (50%)
• Oct–Dec → File by Jan 31 next year (25%)

Submit to: Union County Auditor’s Office - 233 West 6th Street, 2nd Floor - Marysville, OH 43040
Email - [email protected]
Phone : 937-645-3003

Download the form here:
https://www.unioncountyohio.gov/media/Officials/Auditor/Forms/Form%20for%20Valuation%20Deduction%20for%20Destroyed-Damaged%20Property%20(DTE%2026).pdf

Tip: File as soon as possible

Questions? Call or email us. We’re here to help our neighbors recover.