Seneca County Emergency Management Agency

Seneca County Emergency Management Agency The official page of Seneca County EMA:

EMA Director: John Spahr The official page of Seneca County EMA.

Director of Public Safety, Ken Majors
EMA Director, John Spahr
Deputy EMA Director, Matt Gray
Assistance EMS Director, Dani Gebauer

09/03/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 3 at 6:51PM EDT until September 3 at 7:15PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

SUMMARY:
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At 650 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Sycamore to near Forest, moving southeast at 40
mph.

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

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
Upper Sandusky, New Washington, Sycamore, Chatfield, Benton, Wharton,
Tiro, Oceola, and Sulpher Springs.

AFFECTS: Crawford, OH; Seneca, OH; Wyandot, OH

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

Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

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

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 9/3/26 6:51 PM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 9/3/26 7:15 PM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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At 650 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Sycamore to near Forest, moving southeast at 40
mph.

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

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
Upper Sandusky, New Washington, Sycamore, Chatfield, Benton, Wharton,
Tiro, Oceola, and Sulpher Springs.

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

09/03/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 3 at 6:24PM EDT until September 3 at 7:15PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

SUMMARY:
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At 623 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near New Riegel to Rawson, moving southeast at 35 mph.

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

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Minor damage to vehicles is possible. Expect damage to
trees and power lines.

Locations impacted include...
Findlay, Bucyrus, Upper Sandusky, Bluffton, Arlington, New
Washington, Sycamore, Rawson, Vanlue, New Riegel, Chatfield, Carey,
Benton, Mount Blanchard, Wharton, Benton Ridge, Tiro, Jenera, Mount
Cory, and Oceola.

AFFECTS: Crawford, OH; Hancock, OH; Seneca, OH; Wyandot, OH

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

Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/ii6v3dn

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 9/3/26 6:24 PM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 9/3/26 7:15 PM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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At 623 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near New Riegel to Rawson, moving southeast at 35 mph.

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

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Minor damage to vehicles is possible. Expect damage to
trees and power lines.

Locations impacted include...
Findlay, Bucyrus, Upper Sandusky, Bluffton, Arlington, New
Washington, Sycamore, Rawson, Vanlue, New Riegel, Chatfield, Carey,
Benton, Mount Blanchard, Wharton, Benton Ridge, Tiro, Jenera, Mount
Cory, and Oceola.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/ii6v3dn

09/03/2026

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

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 3 at 5:58PM EDT until September 3 at 7:15PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

SUMMARY:
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SVRCLE

The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southwestern Huron County in north central Ohio...
Seneca County in northwestern Ohio...
Northern Wyandot County in northwestern Ohio...
Southern Sandusky County in northwestern Ohio...
Northern Crawford County in north central Ohio...
Southeastern Wood County in northwestern Ohio...
Hancock County in northwestern Ohio...

* Until 715 PM EDT.

* At 558 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Green Springs to near Van Buren to near
Leipsic, moving southeast at 35 mph.

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

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Minor damage to vehicles is possible. Expect damage to
trees and power lines.

* Locations impacted include...
Findlay, Tiffin, Fremont, Fostoria, Bucyrus, Upper Sandusky,
Bluffton, Bellevue, Clyde, Willard, North Baltimore, McComb,
Arlington, Green Springs, New Washington, Bloomville, Sycamore,
Arcadia, Rawson, and Vanlue.

AFFECTS: Crawford, OH; Hancock, OH; Huron, OH; Sandusky, OH; Seneca, OH; Wood, OH; Wyandot, OH

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

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/DNnAC6a

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 9/3/26 5:58 PM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 9/3/26 7:15 PM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
----------------
SVRCLE

The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southwestern Huron County in north central Ohio...
Seneca County in northwestern Ohio...
Northern Wyandot County in northwestern Ohio...
Southern Sandusky County in northwestern Ohio...
Northern Crawford County in north central Ohio...
Southeastern Wood County in northwestern Ohio...
Hancock County in northwestern Ohio...

* Until 715 PM EDT.

* At 558 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Green Springs to near Van Buren to near
Leipsic, moving southeast at 35 mph.

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

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Minor damage to vehicles is possible. Expect damage to
trees and power lines.

* Locations impacted include...
Findlay, Tiffin, Fremont, Fostoria, Bucyrus, Upper Sandusky,
Bluffton, Bellevue, Clyde, Willard, North Baltimore, McComb,
Arlington, Green Springs, New Washington, Bloomville, Sycamore,
Arcadia, Rawson, and Vanlue.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/DNnAC6a

09/03/2026

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

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 3 at 5:06PM EDT until September 3 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

SUMMARY:
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At 506 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 9 miles west of Put-In-Bay to 6 miles northeast of
Genoa to near Whitehouse, moving east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
Bowling Green, Sandusky, Fremont, Fostoria, Port Clinton, Kelleys
Island, Put-In-Bay, Bellevue, Clyde, Oak Harbor, Gibsonburg, Genoa,
Woodville, Weston, Elmore, Green Springs, Castalia, Ballville,
Catawba Island, and Pemberville.

AFFECTS: Erie, OH; Ottawa, OH; Sandusky, OH; Seneca, OH; Wood, OH

INSTRUCTION: This is a DANGEROUS SITUATION. These storms have produced wind
damage across Lucas County and will continue across Northwest Ohio.
SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy structure and stay away from
windows.

Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
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 these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/j3WCdQa

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 9/3/26 5:06 PM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 9/3/26 6:00 PM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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At 506 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 9 miles west of Put-In-Bay to 6 miles northeast of
Genoa to near Whitehouse, moving east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
Bowling Green, Sandusky, Fremont, Fostoria, Port Clinton, Kelleys
Island, Put-In-Bay, Bellevue, Clyde, Oak Harbor, Gibsonburg, Genoa,
Woodville, Weston, Elmore, Green Springs, Castalia, Ballville,
Catawba Island, and Pemberville.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/j3WCdQa

09/03/2026

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

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 3 at 4:41PM EDT until September 3 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

SUMMARY:
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SVRCLE

The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Ottawa County in northwestern Ohio...
Northern Seneca County in northwestern Ohio...
Erie County in north central Ohio...
Sandusky County in northwestern Ohio...
Southern Wood County in northwestern Ohio...

* Until 600 PM EDT.

* At 441 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 10 miles east of Luna Pier to near Rossford to near
Waterville, moving southeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to
mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.

* Locations impacted include...
Bowling Green, Sandusky, Fremont, Fostoria, Port Clinton, Kelleys
Island, Put-In-Bay, Bellevue, Clyde, Oak Harbor, Gibsonburg, Genoa,
Woodville, Weston, Elmore, Green Springs, Castalia, Ballville,
Catawba Island, and Pemberville.

AFFECTS: Erie, OH; Ottawa, OH; Sandusky, OH; Seneca, OH; Wood, 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 these storms. 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 these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/B8Fo6dE

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 9/3/26 4:41 PM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 9/3/26 6:00 PM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
----------------
SVRCLE

The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Ottawa County in northwestern Ohio...
Northern Seneca County in northwestern Ohio...
Erie County in north central Ohio...
Sandusky County in northwestern Ohio...
Southern Wood County in northwestern Ohio...

* Until 600 PM EDT.

* At 441 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 10 miles east of Luna Pier to near Rossford to near
Waterville, moving southeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to
mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.

* Locations impacted include...
Bowling Green, Sandusky, Fremont, Fostoria, Port Clinton, Kelleys
Island, Put-In-Bay, Bellevue, Clyde, Oak Harbor, Gibsonburg, Genoa,
Woodville, Weston, Elmore, Green Springs, Castalia, Ballville,
Catawba Island, and Pemberville.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/B8Fo6dE

08/27/2026

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

TR 25 in Loudon & Big Spring Twps between TR 96 & US 224 will be closed from Mon 8/31 0700 to Mon 10/12 for Bridge Replacement
Hear Audio Alert:https://hrpow.us/WD4KdB5

08/24/2026

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

TR 111 in Liberty Twp between CR 38 & CR 592 will be closed from Monday 8/24/26 to Monday 8/31/26 for Road Work
Hear Audio Alert:https://hrpow.us/0ETdQIY

08/19/2026

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

The phones for Seneca County EMA, EMS and LEPC have been restored. Please call (non-emergencies) 419.447.0266 to select your destination.
Hear Audio Alert:https://hrpow.us/TUYDMlG

08/19/2026

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

The phones for Seneca County EMA, EMS and LEPC are down at this time. Please use these NON-EMERGENCY numbers: EMA/LEPC 419.934.1967, EMS 567.230.2959.
Hear Audio Alert:https://hrpow.us/yrlcb23

08/16/2026

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

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 16 at 11:48AM EDT until August 16 at 12:30PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

SUMMARY:
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SVRCLE

The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southern Huron County in north central Ohio...
Richland County in north central Ohio...
Southeastern Seneca County in northwestern Ohio...
Northeastern Marion County in north central Ohio...
Southeastern Wyandot County in northwestern Ohio...
Northern Morrow County in north central Ohio...
Crawford County in north central Ohio...

* Until 1230 PM EDT.

* At 1148 AM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Willard to near Bucyrus to near Morral, moving
east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

* Locations impacted include...
Mansfield, Marion, Bucyrus, Galion, Shelby, Willard, Ontario,
Lexington, Crestline, New London, Bellville, Plymouth, New
Washington, Morral, Chatfield, Marseilles, Greenwich, Nevada,
Lucas, and Caledonia.

AFFECTS: Crawford, OH; Huron, OH; Marion, OH; Morrow, OH; Richland, OH; Seneca, OH; Wyandot, OH

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

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/a2V83dh

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 8/16/26 11:48 AM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 8/16/26 12:30 PM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
----------------
SVRCLE

The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southern Huron County in north central Ohio...
Richland County in north central Ohio...
Southeastern Seneca County in northwestern Ohio...
Northeastern Marion County in north central Ohio...
Southeastern Wyandot County in northwestern Ohio...
Northern Morrow County in north central Ohio...
Crawford County in north central Ohio...

* Until 1230 PM EDT.

* At 1148 AM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Willard to near Bucyrus to near Morral, moving
east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

* Locations impacted include...
Mansfield, Marion, Bucyrus, Galion, Shelby, Willard, Ontario,
Lexington, Crestline, New London, Bellville, Plymouth, New
Washington, Morral, Chatfield, Marseilles, Greenwich, Nevada,
Lucas, and Caledonia.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/a2V83dh

Address

126 Hopewell Avenue
Tiffin, OH
44883

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+14194470266

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