Clay Center City Fire Department

05/05/2026

On Tuesday, May 12th, the Clay Center Fire Dept. will begin the annual flushing and flow testing of fire hydrants in the city.

04/23/2026

We are planning to start the first round Fire Hydrant maintenance May 12th 2026. We will be checking the oil level, lubricating caps, flowing water and flow testing approximately one quarter of the hydrants.

04/23/2026

Storms are expected to develop this afternoon and form a line that pushes east across the area through this evening. Large hail and damaging winds are the main hazards, but a couple of tornadoes are also possible. Stay weather aware today!

04/15/2026

Egg drop day for Lincoln School Kindergarten! Hope their Eggs stay safe.

04/09/2026

You guys are welcome any time!

03/27/2026

03/27/2026

A Fire Weather Watch is in effect from Saturday morning through Saturday evening for all of northeast, north central, and east central Kansas, as conditions are expected to remain favorable for rapid fire growth. South winds will increase to 15 to 25 mph, with gusts up to 35 mph, while relative humidity values drop as low as 12 percent. This combination of strong winds, very dry air, and dry fuels means any fire that develops could spread quickly and become difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended. A Fire Weather Watch indicates that critical fire weather conditions are possible, so continue to monitor forecasts for updates and potential Red Flag Warnings.

03/27/2026

A Red Flag Warning is in effect until 8 PM CDT this evening for areas along and west of the Kansas Turnpike due to a combination of low relative humidity, strong gusty winds, and very dry fuels. These dangerous fire weather conditions will continue into Friday, with another Red Flag Warning in place from noon to 9 PM CDT for all of northeast, north central, and east central Kansas. Today, winds will shift from the southwest to the northeast at 20 to 30 mph, with gusts reaching up to 40 mph, while relative humidity values drop between 20 and 30 percent. On Friday, north winds of 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph will combine with even drier air, as humidity levels fall as low as 14 percent. Under these conditions, any fire that develops can spread rapidly and become difficult to control. Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged. A Red Flag Warning indicates that critical fire weather conditions are either already occurring or imminent. Stay alert for updates and take precautions to prevent fires.

03/26/2026

03/16/2026

⚠️THE ROADWAY HAS BEEN CLEARED AND IS NOW OPEN!🙌⚠️

🚧 CLAY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE – ROAD CLOSURE ALERT 🚧

Broughton Road is CLOSED between Sunflower Road and Thunder Road due to a semi-trailer that has rolled over.

✅ No injuries have been reported.

Crews are on scene working to safely remove the trailer. The roadway will be reopened as soon as the vehicle is cleared.

Please use alternate routes and avoid the area until further notice. Your patience is appreciated while we work to restore normal traffic flow.

We will post updates here as soon as the road reopens.

Stay safe, Clay County!

Undersheriff Werbin