Category: Emergency Notifications

Emergency Notifications for ESRD Network regions.

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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South Carolina: Severe Weather – March 31, 2025

Severe thunderstorms are expected in South Carolina today, March 31, 2025, beginning this afternoon and continuing into the evening. Storms moving from west to east may bring damaging wind gusts of at least 70 mph, large hail, and a few strong tornadoes (EF2 or higher). The greatest risk will be between 2-9 p.m., with the most severe conditions expected in central and eastern parts of the state. 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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North Carolina: Severe Weather – March 31, 2025

Severe thunderstorms are expected in North Carolina today, March 31, 2025, beginning this afternoon and continuing into the evening. Storms moving from west to east may bring damaging wind gusts of 60-70 mph, large hail, and isolated tornadoes. The greatest risk will be in the mountains and foothills between noon and 6 p.m., moving east into the I-77 corridor and beyond from 4-9 p.m. 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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Georgia: Severe Weather – March 31, 2025

Severe thunderstorms are expected in Georgia today, March 31, 2025, beginning this afternoon and continuing into the evening. Storms moving from west to east may bring damaging wind gusts, large hail, and isolated tornadoes. Areas in southern Georgia face the greatest risk between 5-8 p.m. 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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