Wetumpka Police Department

05/06/2026

⚠️ WEATHER ALERT FOR WETUMPKA ⚠️

Wetumpka is under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 5:00 PM with damaging winds, hail, heavy rain, and dangerous lightning possible.

Please move indoors, stay weather aware, and avoid driving through flooded roadways.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 11:00 PM

ELMORE COUNTY IS UNDER A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING UNTIL 5:00 PM

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
402 PM CDT Wed May 6 2026

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Autauga County in central Alabama...
Western Elmore County in east central Alabama...
Northern Lowndes County in south central Alabama...
Northeastern Dallas County in south central Alabama...
Northwestern Montgomery County in south central Alabama...

* Until 500 PM CDT.

* At 401 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Mulberry, or
12 miles east of Valley Grande, moving east at 40 mph.

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

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

* Locations impacted include...
Montgomery, Prattville, Selma, Millbrook, Wetumpka, Valley Grande,
Selmont-West Selmont, Pike Road, Elmore, Coosada, Deatsville,
Autaugaville, White Hall, Billingsley, Lowndesboro, Benton, Hyundai
Motors Of Alabama, Auburn University In Montgomery, Tyler, and
Autauga County Airport.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 this storm. 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 this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for central,
south central and east central Alabama.

04/25/2026

Reminder to bring your unused/unwanted medications by the Police Department today from 10-2.

04/24/2026

Wetumpka Police Department is once again participating in the DEA Drug Take Back Program. Bring any unused/unwanted prescription medications to the Police Department tomorrow, (4/25) between 10am and 2pm.

04/08/2026

We are proud to share that Corporal Kameron Ricks has been named the 2025 Officer of the Year by Crimestoppers 215 STOP Alabama.

Corporal Ricks has served the City of Wetumpka, AL for more than four years and has consistently demonstrated professionalism, integrity, and dedication in every role he has held. From Patrol Officer and Narcotics Investigator to Patrol Supervisor and certified SWAT Officer, he has gone above and beyond in service to this department and our community.

We are grateful for Corporal Ricks’ leadership, work ethic, and commitment to protecting and serving Wetumpka. Please join us in congratulating him on this well-deserved recognition.

04/07/2026

04/03/2026

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Today, the Wetumpka Police Department joined Butterfly Bridge, Children's Advocacy Center in planting pinwheels to recognize the importance of creating a community where every child feels safe, supported, and valued.

At the Wetumpka Police Department, we are committed to protecting children, supporting families, and working alongside our community partners to help prevent abuse and bring hope and healing to those affected.

Every child deserves a safe childhood, and together, we can make a difference.

03/28/2026

Those who serve our community often go above and beyond, and today we are proud to celebrate one of our own.

Chaplain John Gallups’ journey to remission has hit a milestone, and we are grateful to see this moment of progress in his recovery. His strength, faith, and perseverance continue to inspire so many across our community.

Please continue to keep Chaplain Gallups, Angie, and their family in your thoughts and prayers as his healing continues. We are thankful to celebrate this moment with them.

Read more about Chaplain Gallups’ journey in the article in the comments.

03/15/2026

The US National Weather Service Birmingham Alabama has placed our area under a Level 3 of 5 risk for severe weather tonight, including damaging winds up to 70 mph, quarter-size hail, and tornadoes.

Because these storms are expected to move through overnight, make sure you have multiple ways to receive warnings and a way to wake up if alerts are issued while you are asleep.

If Elmore County is placed under a Tornado Watch, Elmore County EMA will activate Safer Places as locations confirm they can open. Updates will be posted on the EMA map and social media.

Safer Places map: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=13RfRjxnAb9TQrM_YmA_JY111ikU&ll=32.512032498645794%2C-86.20546998737048&z=14

Elmore County EMA app: https://apps.myocv.com/share/a38636092

Be prepared, not scared.

03/02/2026

Funeral Procession Notice – Monday, March 2

On Monday, March 2, between approximately 4:00 and 5:00 p.m., a funeral procession honoring Montgomery Police Department Corporal David M. Hathcock will travel through Wetumpka.

The procession will enter our area from US Highway 231 coming from Montgomery and will continue through the city toward Highway 9. Motorists should expect brief traffic delays along the route during this time.

We ask our community to join us in showing respect as the procession passes and to keep Corporal Hathcock’s family, friends, and fellow officers in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

The City of Wetumpka, AL and the Wetumpka Police Department extend our deepest condolences to the Montgomery Police Department and all who knew and loved Corporal Hathcock.

02/07/2026

Update: All traffic has cleared from the bridge.
‼️ Traffic Alert‼️
A minor accident has occurred on Bibb’s Grave Bridge. Drivers should expect delays and are encouraged to use the Highway 14 Bypass as an alternate route.

01/30/2026