Indiana

Brown County

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 2 at 3:45PM EDT until July 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

3:45 PM — July 3rd, 2:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with peak heat index values between 105 to 110. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, south central, southeast, southwest, and west central Indiana. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.

Hoosier National Forest

Fireworks are prohibited on Hoosier National Forest

Possessing, discharging or using any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic device is prohibited on national forest system lands.

Hoosier National Forest

Hardin Ridge Beach closed due to flooding 5.22.26

Due to high water levels in Monroe Lake, the Hardin Ridge Recreation Area beach will remain closed until further notice.

Hoosier National Forest

Mano Point boat launch is sedimented in

Mano Point boat launch is sedimented in due to high water levels this spring on the Ohio River.

Hoosier National Forest

Acts Prohibited within the Charles C. Deam Wilderness

The following acts and omissions are prohibited in the Charles C. Deam Wilderness Area of the Hoosier National Forest.

Hoosier National Forest

Hoosier National Forest fire, camping, motor vehicle use, trail use, occupancy and use prohibitions

The following act(s) is/are prohibited within the Hoosier National Forest

Hoosier National Forest

Seasonal Cave Closure in Effect

All Hoosier National Forest caves are closed to visitors from August 16 through May 14 to prevent the disturbance of hibernating bats and reduce the spread of White-Nose syndrome in bats.We use the Code of Federal Regulations which defines a cave as - "Cave means any naturally occurring void,…

Hoosier National Forest

Rainbow Lake Area Closure

This Order restricts access to an 2.33-acre area, consisting of a 100 foot no activity buffer from the Northwestern cliff edges of East Rainbow Lake as identified in Exhibit A.

Hoosier National Forest

Hickory Ridge Trail 16 Closed

Hickory Ridge Trail 16 is currently closed from the junction of trail 17 on the west to junction with trail 17 on the east, south of trail 17.

Hoosier National Forest

Section of Tower Ridge Road temporarily closed for safety

A section of Tower Ridge Road was closed to the public on July 3, 2025 due to its deteriorating condition from storm damage and the hazards that posed to the public. Blackwell Campground can be accessed from the west. For Grubb Ridge Trailhead, Hickory Ridge Lookout Tower and points east, use…

Hoosier National Forest

Tipsaw Trail Bridge Closed Temporarily

Bridge #3 on Tipsaw Trail at Tipsaw Lake Recreation Area failed inspection and is closed for public safety. The trail remains open and visitors can bypass the bridge if they feel safe doing so.

Hoosier National Forest

Peninsula Trail Closed

The Peninsula Trail and Campsites 12 and 21 will remain closed until further notice. A severe storm in June 2024 caused significant damage.

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