Flagler Rural Fire Protection District

05/07/2026

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Showers and isolated storms are forecast to move in from the northwest this afternoon. Wind gusts up to 50 mph is the most likely outcome but some wind gusts around 60 mph can not be ruled out as well. Confidence is around 20-30% in the stronger wind gusts.

05/07/2026

05/07/2026

Receiving timely information about weather conditions or other emergency events can make all the difference. Stay Informed Before a Wildfire

05/05/2026

As we continue our support of International Code Council’s Building Safety Month, we would like to highlight how simple, routine maintenance can make a big difference in keeping your home safe.

A well-maintained home protects everyone who lives in it, and regular inspections help prevent both injuries and costly damage.

Consider incorporating these easy safety checks into your household routine:
• Clean dryer vents and replace HVAC filters according to manufacturer recommendations
• Test smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
• Check electrical panels and outlets for heat, buzzing, or discoloration
• Inspect plumbing for leaks or signs of moisture
• Clear gutters and remove overgrown vegetation or debris from around your home

Get involved in Building Safety Month at www.iccsafe.org/advocacy/building-safety-month.

International Code Council

05/05/2026

Please be prepared for tomorrow. I hope we get everything they are calling for and more

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Snow remains forecast, mainly for counties along the Colorado border. Snow should begin to mix in Tuesday evening, and fall until Wednesday afternoon. It wouldn't hurt to check road conditions during this time, especially on Wednesday morning.

05/04/2026

Don’t be fooled by it being May!

**This Post Is No Longer Current, Portions of the Watch Have Been Upgraded to Warning**

A Freeze Watch has been issued for Wednesday night and Thursday morning along and west of a line from Gove to McCook. Temperatures are forecast to drop as low as 20 degrees. Vulnerable vegetation, pets, and livestock may need to be covered or protected.

04/30/2026

Heads up, Lincoln County:

You may notice smoke in the Genoa area today. There is a controlled burn taking place at the Genoa landfill.

This is a planned and monitored burn, so there is no cause for concern.

04/25/2026

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Nearly all of the area has a threat for severe weather on Sunday afternoon and into the evening. Eastern portions of the area has the potential for more intense storms which is where a Level 3/5 threat is in place. Storms may be widely scattered to isolated so everyone may not be impacted. Stay tuned for more updates!

04/24/2026

Thank you very much for the cards and lunch! We are very thankful for your generosity and thinking of us!

Thank you for your courage, quick action and commitment to keeping our community safe. Our students were more than happy to show their appreciation to Flagler Rural Fire Protection District as they continued to keep an eye on things today.

04/24/2026

Update on what we are calling the 392 fire. The fire is out. It burned approximately 344 acres. Our crew worked all night and day and were able to get approx 1000 rail road ties that were on fire out. All units are cleared. There should not be any threat left. Special thanks to the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control for all their assistance and for mapping the fire and sending us hot spot locations. The awesome crew at KC Electric were out all day replacing all the damaged poles. They ate a Lot of ash dust, blowing dirt and smoke all day!! But they didn’t quit! Thanks guys for what you do. We would like to thank FAS Flagler Aerial Service. They brought us around 40,000 gallons of water in the last 24 hours to help keep us moving. Special thanks to the school and volunteers for the lunch and snacks they were very much appreciated. Again thanks to everyone who helped us. We can’t thank you enough. Unfortunately tomorrow is another red flag day! So be cautious and careful. Please pray for all the other departments that are fighting fires throughout the area and neighboring states. And pray for some very much needed moisture.