Clarkton Volunteer Fire Department

04/28/2026

UPDATE: A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued, with the tornado threat significantly diminished. The school will remain closed tonight.

The Clarkton Volunteer Fire Department is vigilantly monitoring the severe weather situation and will open the Clarkton High School Gymnasium if necessary. Further updates regarding the opening time will be updated here.Residents are urged to remain vigilant, ensure situational awareness, and have a contingency plan in place.

04/27/2026

03/26/2026

🚫🔥 BURN BAN NOTICE 🔥🚫

City of Clarkton is currently under a BURN BAN
until further notice.

Due to wind 💨

❗ No outdoor burning allowed

Please help keep our community safe and prevent fires.

📍 Issued by:
Clarkton Volunteer Fire Department

Thank you

03/16/2026

Citizens of Clarkton PLEASE stay indoors and let us access. We have power lines down everywhere! Please stay indoors! ‼️‼️‼️

03/15/2026

Clarkton High School Gymnasium is open for shelter. 

02/24/2026

‼️‼️ UPDATE BURN BAN LIFTED ‼️‼️

NOTICE OF BURN BAN FOR THE CITY OF CLARKTON. All burning activities are strictly prohibited until further notice.

The Clarkton Volunteer Fire Department appreciates your cooperation.

01/23/2026

🚨 SEVERE WINTER WEATHER ALERT 🚨

Severe winter weather is expected to impact Dunklin County, bringing the potential for snow, ice, hazardous road conditions, and dangerously cold temperatures.

Please be prepared, additional information will be released tomorrow around noon.

01/21/2026

Keep yourself warm by dressing in layers when temperatures drop. Wear 2-3 layers, a beanie, some gloves, and waterproof boots to keep your body heat in and the cold out. Bundling up makes all the difference!

For more tips, visit Ready: ready.gov/winter-readyready.gov/winter-ready

01/21/2026