Local Flooding Emergency Declaration- Level II (Travel Watch)
At 9:30 AM on August 12, 2026, the Wayne County Board of Commissioners declared a Level II Flooding Emergency (Travel Watch) for Wayne County, including the City of Richmond and the Town of Centerville. This declaration will remain in effect until 5:00 PM on August 12, 2026, unless extended by the Board of Commissioners.
A Level II Travel Watch means only essential travel is permitted on county roads. This declaration does not apply to state or federal highways.
Essential travel includes:
- Travel to and from work or school
- Travel to obtain necessary medical care
- Travel to obtain prescription medications
- Travel to obtain essential food or fuel
- Travel to obtain safe shelter
- Travel by emergency vehicles and emergency personnel
Non-essential travel is prohibited.
Violators may be fined up to $150 under Indiana Code 10-14-3-34. Knowingly, intentionally, or recklessly violating this order is a Class B misdemeanor.
Parking is prohibited on all county roads and within the county road right-of-way. Vehicles that are parked, stalled, stranded, or abandoned in violation of this order may be removed at the owner’s expense.
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Department maintains records of vehicles that are towed or removed during a snow emergency. For information about a towed vehicle, contact the Sheriff’s Department at (765) 973-9393.
All towing and storage fees must be paid before a vehicle can be released.
For questions regarding this flooding emergency, contact:
Wayne County Emergency Management Agency at (765) 973-9399
For emergency assistance, call 9-1-1.
For non-emergency information or assistance, contact the Emergency Management Agency at (765) 973-9399.
