New Point Fire Department

05/18/2026

615 PM EDT Mon May 18 2026
..Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of southeastern Shelby,
southern Rush, Decatur, Bartholomew, eastern Jackson and Jennings
Counties through 715 PM EDT...

At 615 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 12 miles southeast of Franklin to near Columbus
to near Brownstown. Movement was northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Columbus, Seymour, Greensburg, North Vernon, Brownstown, Vernon,
Adams, Hope, Crothersville, Flat Rock, Milford, Westport, Geneva, St.
Paul, Elizabethtown, Hartsville, Milroy, Clifford, Jonesville, and
Millhousen.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 65 between mile markers 37 and 62.
Interstate 74 between mile markers 123 and 144.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

05/17/2026

It’s officially peach season!! Please follow the ordering guidelines listed on the flyer. Remember, the last day to order your peaches is June 17, 2026 and they will be available for pickup June 27th and 28th. We thank you for your continued support!

05/14/2026

We are pleased to inform you that we have made contact with the peach orchard and the crop is looking promising. Please watch for forthcoming announcements regarding ordering.

05/07/2026

05/07/2026

May 7, 2026
Closure planned on U.S. 421 north of Napoleon

DECATUR COUNTY, Ind. – Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Dave O'Mara Contractors, Inc. is scheduled to close U.S. 421 just north of Napoleon on or after Monday, May 18, to complete a culvert replacement project.

The project will take place approximately 3.4 miles north of State Road 229 between County Road 550 East and County Road 700 East. U.S. 421 is expected to reopen at this location in late July, weather permitting. During the closure, motorists should use the official detour route which follows S.R. 350 to S.R. 129 to S.R. 46 back to U.S. 421.

As part of this contract, additional closures will take place on U.S. 421 this year in Decatur County. INDOT will continue to provide additional information and updates via INDOT News, Facebook, and X.

This project is part of a $2.9 million contract awarded to Dave O'Mara in October 2025. INDOT reminds drivers to slow down, use extra caution, and avoid distractions when traveling in and near work zones. All work is weather-dependent, and schedules are subject to change.

04/24/2026

611 PM EDT Fri Apr 24 2026
..Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of eastern Shelby, Rush,
Decatur, Bartholomew, Jackson and Jennings Counties through 715 PM
EDT...

At 610 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 7 miles west of Dublin to 6 miles south of
Brownstown. Movement was east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.

Locations impacted include...
Columbus, Shelbyville, Seymour, Greensburg, North Vernon, Rushville,
Brownstown, Vernon, Adams, Hope, Crothersville, Flat Rock, Milford,
Westport, Geneva, St. Paul, Carthage, Medora, Elizabethtown, and
Hartsville.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 65 between mile markers 37 and 69.
Interstate 74 between mile markers 115 and 144.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building

04/22/2026

We wish to thank the community for their continued support. Your support allows us to make these investments in our firefighters. Thank you to Donley Safety for their continued partnership.

🚨 Delivery Alert! 🚨

Congratulations New Point Fire Department on the recent delivery of 6 full head-to-toe sets of new protective gear for your crew!

✅INNOTEX Energy turnout gear with gray hood25!
✅Cairns 1836 Helmets!
✅Dragon Fire Gloves!
✅Black Diamond Fire boots!

Thank you for trusting Mike DiMeglio and Donley Safety to get your crews ready for anything! 🚒

☎️ (317) 786-2268
🛜 https://donleysafety.com

04/15/2026

04/09/2026

2:56 PM EDT Wed Apr 8 2026
..ELEVATED FIRE WEATHER THREAT THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

There is an elevated fire weather threat Thursday afternoon due to
diurnal mixing promoting minimum RH values generally around 25 to 30 percent, drying fuels, and southwesterly wind gusts between 15 to 30 mph. Limit outdoor burning if possible and exercise caution.

04/05/2026

Wishing the community a safe and Happy Easter.