Level III Travel Prohibited- (Travel Warning) Flooding Emergency Has Been Extended
On August 12th, 2026 at 3:00 P.M. the Wayne County Commissioners declared a Level III Travel Prohibited Flooding Emergency to be in effect in Wayne County, the City of Richmond and the Town of Centerville. This flooding emergency declaration has been extended, until 6:00 P.M. on August 13, 2026.
During the Level III Travel Prohibited Flooding Emergency travel by the general public is prohibited on roads maintained by the Wayne County Highway Department. This declaration includes streets maintained by the Richmond Street Department. All county roadways are closed to non-emergency vehicles and non-emergency personnel. Emergency personnel and members of critical occupations may travel for emergency purposes only:
Emergency Personnel includes rostered members of law enforcement agencies, fire departments, emergency medical services, search and rescue, rescue squads, military, disaster relief organizations, emergency management and requested mutual-aid, partner organizations.
Critical Occupations includes employees of utility companies, highway departments, wrecker services, fuel suppliers, hospital and healthcare organizations, news media and railroad employees.
Questions concerning this Level III Travel Prohibited Flooding Emergency Extension may be directed to:
Wayne County Emergency Management Agency – (765) 973-9399
If emergency assistance is needed or, to report an emergency incident call 9-1-1. For information, other assistance or to report damage call the Emergency Management Agency at (765) 973-9399.
Instructions:
Safe travel may not be possible. Travel exposes motorists to significant risk of injury or death. Do not take unnecessary chances. This is an especially dangerous situation. Call your employer to make sure you are expected to report for work before you commit to hazardous travel. Persons found in violation may be fined up to $150.00 per IC 10-14-3-34. (A person who knowingly, intentionally, or recklessly violates this chapter commits a Class B misdemeanor.)
Parking on county roads and the right-of way is prohibited. Vehicles which are parked in violation of this order will be removed at the owner’s expense.
Vehicles which are stalled, stranded or found abandoned on county roads or their right-of-way will also be removed at the owner’s expense.
