Atchison County KS Emergency Management

Atchison County KS Emergency Management E.M. is responsible for the development & implementation of a Comprehensive Emergency Plan for ATCO.

Today’s scheduled outdoor warning siren test will take place at 11:00 AM. Outdoor warning sirens in Atchison County are ...
05/13/2026

Today’s scheduled outdoor warning siren test will take place at 11:00 AM.

Outdoor warning sirens in Atchison County are normally tested on the first Wednesday of each month at 10:00 AM from March through November, weather permitting. Last weeks outdoor warning siren test was postponed due to cloudy conditions.

Preparedness saves lives. Please take a few minutes today to make sure you are ready for severe weather by reviewing your emergency plans and ensuring you have multiple ways to receive warnings

Today’s scheduled outdoor warning siren test has been postponed due to forecasted cloudy weather conditions.The next sir...
05/06/2026

Today’s scheduled outdoor warning siren test has been postponed due to forecasted cloudy weather conditions.

The next siren test will take place on Wednesday, May 13th, 2026, at 11:00 AM.

Outdoor warning sirens in Atchison County are normally tested on the first Wednesday of each month at 10:00 AM from March through November, weather permitting.

Preparedness saves lives. Please take a few minutes today to make sure you are ready for severe weather.

04/17/2026

With severe weather on the way where do you get emergency information? Is it your phone? Local TV and Radio? Web or Social Media? It's important with the severe weather forecast to have multiple ways to receive severe weather alerts.⛈️🌪️

04/17/2026

Severe weather continues to be expected this afternoon and evening. All severe hazards (large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes) will be possible. However, large hail will be the primary threat during initial stages of storm development, with damaging winds becoming more likely as storms congeal into lines or clusters. Isolated tornadoes are also possible, especially if storms remain discrete. Stay weather aware today!

04/17/2026

Storms are expected to develop between 1-3 PM across the area and grow into a line as they move east-southeast this afternoon. At least a few storms are likely to be severe and produce large hail, damaging winds, and potentially a tornado or two. Stay weather aware today and have multiple ways to receive warnings!

With the much needed rain, Atchison County is no longer in a burn ban. Please use caution when burning.
04/04/2026

With the much needed rain, Atchison County is no longer in a burn ban. Please use caution when burning.

04/03/2026

Severe Storms Possible Friday Afternoon/Evening. Key Messages: Slight to enhanced risk of severe thunderstorms Friday afternoon and evening (2 to 10 PM). Low confidence but high impact chance of isolated severe thunderstorms between 2 and 5 PM in eastern KS and western MO ahead of the cold front. Line of thunderstorms will develop along the cold front as it moves into the region from west to east. Damaging winds (>60 mph) will be the primary hazard. Hail Risk (golf ball size) greatest with any isolated storms. Tornado Risk with isolated storms and risk of spin ups embedded in the line. Brief, heavy downpours are possible which may aggravate ongoing flooding.

03/27/2026

Northeast Kansas is forecast for EXTREME fire danger this afternoon- gusty winds, very low humidity, and dry conditions will cause fires to quickly ignite, spread, and be difficult to extinguish! Our agency is coordinating closely with our partners, the Kansas Forest Service and Kansas Division of Emergency Management to provide state support if requested.

03/27/2026

There is high fire risk because of elevated fire weather conditions for today through Tuesday, with most of the state under a Red Flag Warning! If you spot a fire, report it immediately!

Governor Laura Kelly | Kansas Forest Service | Kansas Fire Marshal

Due to increasingly elevated fire risk, Atchison County has implemented a burn ban effective immediately. The ban will r...
03/25/2026

Due to increasingly elevated fire risk, Atchison County has implemented a burn ban effective immediately. The ban will remain in place throughout the weekend unless conditions change.

Current conditions make it easy for fires to start and spread quickly. Let’s all do our part to keep our community safe.

The burn ban for Atchison County has been lifted. We appreciate everyone’s cooperation over the weekend. Please continue...
03/23/2026

The burn ban for Atchison County has been lifted. We appreciate everyone’s cooperation over the weekend. Please continue to use caution with any outdoor burning.

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518 Parallel Street
Atchison, KS
66002

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 12pm
12:30pm - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 12pm
12:30pm - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 12pm
12:30pm - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 12pm
12:30pm - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 12pm
12:30pm - 4:30pm

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