Category: Indiana

Indiana Emergency Notifications

Indiana: Snow – November 10, 2025

Snow is expected to impact regions of Northern Indiana today, November 10, 2025, according to the National Weather Service. Travel conditions may become hazardous, particularly on secondary roads. If you plan to travel, prepare for rapidly changing visibility and road conditions. Be sure to check for potential road closures using the Indiana 511 Road Closure Map. 

If you are a dialysis patient and anticipate this weather event disrupting your access to care, contact your local dialysis facility to confirm treatment availability.

Resources:

  • 511 Indiana: Road Closures & Delays: Map
  • Snowstorm Health: Tips for Dialysis Patients: Handout
  • Ready.gov: Preparing for Snowstorms: Snowstorm Guide
  • Cleveland Clinic: Staying Healthy in Winter: Tips
  • Ready: Winter Weather Preparation: Resource

Indiana: Thunderstorm & Severe Weather Warning – July 24, 2025

The National Weather Service has issued a Storm warning for parts of central and northern Indiana this evening, Thursday, July 24, 2025, due to the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms. Beginning around 7 PM and continuing into the night, storms may bring strong wind and rain.

If you believe your access to medical care may be impacted, please contact your healthcare provider or dialysis facility directly.

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Indiana: Severe Storm & Tornado Watch – June 18, 2025

The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for much of Indiana this afternoon, Wednesday, June 18, 2025, due to the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms. These storms may produce tornados, damaging winds and hail. Weather conditions can change rapidly, and Tornado Warnings may be issued with little to no notice. Please stay alert and be prepared to take shelter if needed.

If you believe your access to medical care may become impacted, please contact your healthcare provider or facility directly.

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**

Tips and Resources:

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**

Tips and Resources:

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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Indiana: Winter Storm Warning – January 6, 2025

A significant winter storm is impacting Indiana today, January 6, 2025, bringing snow, ice, and strong winds across the state. The U.S. National Weather Service has issued Winter Storm Warnings for several regions, including Marion and Vanderburgh counties. These warnings indicate the potential for hazardous travel conditions due to snow-packed and slippery roads. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities. It is also advised to check for road closures, using the 511 Indiana Map.
** If you are a patient and believe this event will negatively impact access to care, please contact your local dialysis facility to understand treatment availability. **

Resources: 

  • Snowstorm Health – Tips for People on Dialysis: Handout
  • Ready.gov Disasters and Emergencies: Snowstorms
  • Cleveland Clinic: 9 Tips to Stay Healthy During the Winter Months: Tips
  • Ready: Winter Weather: Resource

Indiana: Heat Advisory – June 18, 2024

Heat advisories have been issued beginning Tuesday, June 18, 2024. Temperatures are expected to climb, with the hottest days being over 100 degrees. Temperatures are forecasted to remain in the 90s with high humidity through the weekend.
On hot days, the National Weather Service recommends staying indoors and not engaging in strenuous activities. If air conditioning is not available, please consider visiting an extreme cooling center near you https://nchh.org/information-and-evidence/learn-about-healthy-housing/emergencies/extreme-heat/cooling-centers-by-state/.
Additional information can be found through the National Weather Service at www.weather.gov, (upper left of page to see your area forecast by zip code), The Weather Channel at www.weather.com, or AccuWeather at www.accuweather.com.

** If you are a patient and believe this event will negatively impact access to care, please contact your local dialysis facility to understand treatment availability.**

Kidney Community Emergency Response (KCER) Coalition:

Other Resources: 

Indiana: Severe Weather & Tornado Warning: April 2, 2024

Strong winds, rain, and severe thunderstorms are expected to continue today, Tuesday, April 2, 2024, across Indiana. Power outages and tornadoes may occur as a result. A wind advisory is in effect and will continue through the evening.

*If you believe your access to treatment may be impacted, please contact your dialysis provider directly. * 

Severe Weather Safety Tips and Resources:

Indiana – Arctic Blast: December 22, 2022

A strong arctic high-pressure system is expected to bring freezing conditions across the country. The cold air will allow for a winter storm to develop, bringing significant impacts to the central and eastern US states, which could affect travel. Power outages are also a concern, as winds could gust as high as 60 mph in some regions.
Additional information can be found through the National Weather Service at www.weather.gov, (upper left of page to see your area forecast by zip code), The Weather Channel at www.weather.com, or AccuWeather at www.accuweather.com.

** If you are a patient, and believe this event will negatively impact access to care, please contact your local dialysis facility to understand treatment availability.**

Winter Weather/Extreme Cold Resources

  • Snowstorm Health – Tips for People on Dialysis: Handout
  • Ready.gov Disasters and Emergencies: Snowstorms
  • CDC – Be Prepared to Stay Safe and Healthy in Winter: English|Spanish
  • CDC – Extreme Cold: A Prevention Guide to Promote Your Personal Health and Safety: Website