Category: Emergency Notifications

Emergency Notifications for ESRD Network regions.

Georgia: Tornado Warning – April 23, 2025

The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for much of Georgia today, April 23, 2025, due to the threat of severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes, damaging winds, and large hail. Parts of central and southern Georgia may experience wind gusts over 60 mph and hail up to 1 inch in diameter. Tornado Warnings may be issued with little notice as storms develop rapidly. Please stay alert and prepared to seek shelter, if needed.

**If you believe your access to care may become impacted, please contact your dialysis facility directly**

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Kentucky: Severe Weather Advisory – April 14, 2025

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for much of Kentucky today due to excessive rainfall and ongoing flooding concerns. Parts of western and central Kentucky may see up to 2 inches or more of rain, with strong storms capable of producing damaging winds, large hail, and isolated tornadoes. Flood Warnings remain in effect along the Ohio River, especially near Evansville and Newburgh Dam, with moderate flooding ongoing. Residents in low-lying areas should remain alert for rising waters.

**If you believe your access to care may become impacted, please contact your dialysis facility directly**

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Ohio: Severe Weather Warning – April 14, 2025

Severe thunderstorms are expected across Ohio beginning this afternoon, April 14, 2025, and continuing into the evening. Multiple rounds of storms will bring heavy rainfall, damaging winds, large hail, and a risk of isolated tornadoes.

**If you believe your access to care may become impacted, please contact your dialysis facility directly**

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Ohio: Inclement Weather & Flooding – April 5, 2025

​Severe thunderstorms are expected across Ohio beginning this afternoon, Saturday, April 5, 2025, and continuing through Sunday, April 6. Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms, with heavy rainfall and mixed chances of severity, are expected. The worst flash flooding threat is anticipated from Saturday  to Sunday. Please stay weather-aware and take necessary precautions.

**If you believe your access to care may become impacted, please contact your dialysis facility directly**

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Indiana: Inclement Weather & Flooding – April 5, 2025

​As of April 5, 2025, Indiana continues to experience severe weather conditions, including heavy rainfall and flooding. The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for for portions of central, south-central, southwest, and west-central Indiana, effective until 11:00 PM EDT tonight. Residents should anticipate flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying areas. Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding, and additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible in the warned area.

Please stay weather-aware and take necessary precautions.

**If you believe your access to care may become impacted, please contact your dialysis facility directly**

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Kentucky: Inclement Weather & Flooding – April 5, 2025

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch in Kentucky, continuing today, April 5, 2025, through Sunday, April 6, for several counties in Kentucky due to excessive rainfall and flooding. Pendleton, Butler and Falmouth counties placed under mandatory evacuation.  In western and central Kentucky, with forecasts predicting up to 15 inches of rain in some areas. In central Kentucky, areas including Owensboro, Bowling Green, and Elizabethtown are also facing days of heavy rain, strong winds, and a chance for tornadoes, flooding, and hail. Please stay weather-aware and take necessary precautions.

**If you believe your access to care may become impacted, please contact your dialysis facility directly**

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Indiana: Inclement Weather & Flooding – April 4, 2025

​Severe thunderstorms are expected across Indiana beginning this afternoon, Thursday, April 4, 2025, and continuing through Saturday, April 5. Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms, with heavy rainfall and mixed chances of severity, are expected. The worst flash flooding threat is anticipated from Friday through Saturday night.

Please stay weather-aware and take necessary precautions.

**If you believe your access to care may become impacted, please contact your dialysis facility directly**

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Kentucky: Inclement Weather & Flooding – April 4, 2025

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch in Kentucky, continuing today, April 4, 2025, through Sunday morning, April 6, for several counties in Kentucky due to the potential for excessive rainfall and flooding. In western Kentucky, counties such as Daviess, Henderson, McLean, and Union are at significant risk, with forecasts predicting up to 15 inches of rain in some areas. In central Kentucky, areas including Owensboro, Bowling Green, and Elizabethtown are also facing days of heavy rain, strong winds, and a chance for tornadoes, flooding, and hail. Please stay weather-aware and take necessary precautions.

**If you believe your access to care may become impacted, please contact your dialysis facility directly**

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Ohio: Inclement Weather & Flooding – April 3, 2025

​Severe thunderstorms are expected across Ohio beginning this afternoon, Thursday, April 3, 2025, and continuing through Saturday, April 5. Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms, with heavy rainfall and mixed chances of severity, are expected. The worst flash flooding threat is anticipated from Friday through Saturday night, especially in central in eastern regions. Please stay weather-aware and take necessary precautions.

**If you believe your access to care may become impacted, please contact your dialysis facility directly**

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Kentucky: Inclement Weather & Flooding – April 3, 2025

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch in Kentucky, continuing today, April 3, 2025, through Sunday morning, April 6, for several counties in Kentucky due to the potential for excessive rainfall and flooding. In western Kentucky, counties such as Daviess, Henderson, McLean, and Union are at significant risk, with forecasts predicting up to 15 inches of rain in some areas. In central Kentucky, areas including Owensboro, Bowling Green, and Elizabethtown are also facing days of heavy rain, strong winds, and a chance for tornadoes, flooding, and hail. Please stay weather-aware and take necessary precautions.

**If you believe your access to care may become impacted, please contact your dialysis facility directly**

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Indiana: Inclement Weather & Flooding – April 3, 2025

​Severe thunderstorms are expected across Indiana beginning this afternoon, Thursday, April 4, 2025, and continuing through Saturday, April 5. Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms, with heavy rainfall and mixed chances of severity, are expected. The worst flash flooding threat is anticipated from Friday through Saturday night.

Please stay weather-aware and take necessary precautions.

**If you believe your access to care may become impacted, please contact your dialysis facility directly**

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Kentucky: Severe Storm Advisory – April 2, 2025

Severe thunderstorms are expected across Kentucky beginning this afternoon, Wednesday, April 2, 2025, and continuing through Saturday, April 5. Storms moving from west to east may bring damaging wind gusts exceeding 70 mph, large hail, and strong, long-track tornadoes. The greatest risk is anticipated in western Kentucky, particularly during the evening and overnight hours. Additionally, heavy rainfall may lead to flash flooding, especially in central and eastern regions. Please stay weather-aware and take necessary precautions.

**If you believe your access to care may become impacted, please contact your dialysis facility directly**

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