Door County Emergency Management

10/10/2026

🎃🚧 TRAFFIC ALERT – EGG HARBOR PUMPKIN PATCH FESTIVAL 🚧🎃
The Door County Sheriff's Office would like to remind motorists of upcoming road closures and detours for the Egg Harbor Pumpkin Patch Festival on Saturday, October 10th.
🚧 HIGHWAY 42 CLOSURE
Saturday, October 10th, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Highway 42 will be closed from Harbor School Road to Church Street in the Village of Egg Harbor.
➡️ HIGHWAY 42 DETOUR
Motorists will be directed to use Harbor School Road, Heritage Lake Road, and County Highway E to travel around the festival area.
🚧 COUNTY HIGHWAY G (Horseshoe Bay Road) CLOSURE
Friday, October 9th, at 5:00 PM through Sunday, October 11th, at 5:00 PM, or until the festival concludes.
County Highway G will also be closed in the downtown festival area. Motorists should follow the posted detour signs.
With the large number of visitors expected throughout the weekend, please plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and watch for pedestrians.
We ask everyone to be patient, follow posted traffic signs, and use caution when traveling through Egg Harbor.
🎃 Enjoy the Pumpkin Patch Festival and have a safe weekend!

09/18/2026

Downtown will be busy this Saturday with Harvest Fest. Drivers and pedestrians, please be aware of your surroundings at intersections and in general.

You can find more information regarding the event and map by viewing Destination Sturgeon Bay's page and website. https://sturgeonbay.net/special-events/harvest-fest-and-street-art-auction/

🍂 We want everyone to be safe and have a great time! 🍂

09/10/2026

09/01/2026

Make your Labor day weekend a safe one.

08/05/2026

Door County is surrounded by beautiful waterways, but Lake Michigan and Green Bay can become dangerous in a matter of minutes. Whether you're boating, kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing, or swimming, please take a few extra moments to think about your safety before heading out.

07/27/2026

Thunderstorms are expected to progress southeastward from Lake Superior into Upper Michigan this morning. Some storms may produce strong winds, hail, and torrential downpours. Stay weather aware this morning.

07/26/2026

07/21/2026

A Tornado Warning has been issued for Washington Island. Radar has indicated rotation in a severe thunderstorm. This warning is in effect till 8 pm. Likely time of arrival is 7:35 for washington and rock island. Seek shelter immediately.

07/20/2026

Door County is under a Tornado Watch until 11 pm tonight. Have a plan and monitor the weather closely. Sign up for Door County Ready to receive weather alerts.

Sign Up For Door County Ready Here: https://www.smart911.com/smart911/ref/reg.action?pa=doorwi

A Tornado Watch has been issued across the region through 11 PM CDT Monday.