Independence Kansas Fire/EMS Department

05/29/2026

⛈️ Weather Alert: Stay Weather-Aware This Weekend! ⛈️

The City of Independence Kansas is monitoring several opportunities for thunderstorms over the next few days.

🌩️ Tonight: Thunderstorms are possible after 10:00 PM and through the overnight hours. A few storms could become strong, producing small hail and wind gusts up to 60 mph.

🌩️ Saturday: Additional thunderstorms may develop during the afternoon and evening, with the potential for a few strong to marginally severe storms.

☀️ Sunday: Looking much better! Current forecasts indicate dry conditions throughout the day.

🌩️ Monday Evening: Thunderstorm chances return to the area.

📱 Be Prepared! The City encourages everyone to have multiple ways to receive weather alerts, including weather radios, smartphone notifications, local news, and trusted weather apps.

As weather conditions can change quickly, stay informed, stay alert, and have a safe weekend, Independence!

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05/29/2026

🌩️ CITY OF INDEPENDENCE WEATHER UPDATE 🌩️
📅 Friday, May 29, 2026

⚠️ Storm chances return this afternoon!

Scattered pop-up thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon. While coverage should be less widespread than Thursday, a few storms could become strong to marginally severe.

🌧️ Potential Hazards Today:
• Brief heavy rainfall
• Small hail
• Gusty winds

⛈️ Looking Ahead to Saturday:
Pop-up storms are expected to be a little stronger to low grade severe weather.

🚨 Saturday's Threats Include:
• Hail up to golf ball size
• Wind gusts up to 70 mph
• Heavy rainfall and dangerous lightning

📱 Please stay weather aware and have multiple ways to receive weather warnings and alerts throughout the weekend, including weather radios, local media, trusted weather apps, and Wireless Emergency Alerts on your phone.

The City of Independence will continue to monitor conditions and provide updates as needed.

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05/28/2026

⚠️ City of Independence Weather Update ⚠️
Thursday, May 28, 2026

Scattered thunderstorms are moving through the area this evening and will continue at times overnight. While these storms are not expected to become severe, we still encourage everyone to stay weather aware. The severe weather threat is low, but not zero.

Storm chances will continue through the weekend, especially during the afternoon and evening hours. Some storms could become stronger and may produce:
🌧️ Brief heavy rainfall
⚡ Frequent lightning
💨 Gusty winds

An isolated severe storm or even a brief funnel cloud cannot be completely ruled out.

Please continue to monitor weather conditions and make sure you have multiple ways to receive weather alerts and warnings.

Stay safe, Independence!

05/27/2026

The new Engine 3 has officially arrived! While it will be another month or so before it enters service and begins responding to calls, we are proud to welcome it home. This beautiful new apparatus will serve the citizens of our community for many years to come.

We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to our City Administration Team, City Commission, and Finance Director for their support and commitment in making this possible. Their dedication to investing in public safety and the future of our community is truly valued

05/19/2026

⚠️ WEATHER ALERT | City of Independence, Kansas ⚠️
📅 May 19, 2026 | ⏰ 12:35 a.m.

A cold front is slowly moving across Kansas, and a line of thunderstorms is moving toward Montgomery County.

These storms are currently producing:
🌧️ Heavy rainfall
⚡ Frequent lightning
🌬️ Wind gusts up to 60 mph
🧊 Hail up to 1 inch in diameter

Please stay weather aware overnight and have multiple ways to receive warnings and alerts.

The City of Independence Emergency Preparedness Team will continue monitoring conditions and provide updates as needed.

05/18/2026

⚠️ WEATHER ALERT | City of Independence, Kansas ⚠️
📅 May 18, 2026

A cold front is slowly moving across Kansas and is producing supercell thunderstorms in Central Kansas this evening. These storms are expected to form into a line and gradually move south across the state overnight.

The primary threats with these storms include:
🌬️ Damaging winds
🧊 Large hail
🌧️ Heavy rainfall
🌪️ A tornado cannot be ruled out

Current timing places these storms in our area after midnight and into the early morning hours on Tuesday.

Please stay weather aware and have multiple ways to receive warnings and alerts overnight.

The City of Independence Emergency Preparedness Team will continue providing updates throughout the evening as new information becomes available from the National Weather Service (NWS).

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05/18/2026

⚠️ City of Independence, Kansas – Emergency Management Weather Update ⚠️
📅 May 18, 2026

A significant severe weather event is possible this afternoon through the overnight hours.

A cold front moving through Kansas is expected to trigger supercell thunderstorms across Central Kansas this afternoon. As storms develop and move east, the National Weather Service expects them to form into a line of storms later tonight, increasing the threat for damaging winds and heavy rainfall.

🕗 Earliest arrival: Around 8:00 PM
⏰ Most likely timing: 10:00 PM – 3:00 AM
🌅 Storms expected to end by approximately 4:00 AM

🌩️ Potential Hazards:
🔹 Hail up to baseball size
🔹 Wind gusts up to 70 mph
🔹 Heavy rainfall
🔹 Tornadoes cannot be ruled out

✅ Please make sure you have at least TWO ways to receive weather warnings overnight.
✅ Review your shelter plan now and be prepared to take action if warnings are issued.

The City of Independence will continue to monitor conditions and provide updates as the National Weather Service updates the forecast.

Stay weather aware and stay safe.

05/14/2026

⚠️ WEATHER ALERT | City of Independence, Kansas ⚠️
📅 May 14, 2026

We are heading into an active weather pattern through the weekend. Multiple rounds of thunderstorms are possible each night, with the potential for isolated severe weather through Sunday.

⛈️ Monday currently has the potential for a more significant severe weather event, including all modes of severe weather.

Now is the time to prepare:
✔️ Stay weather aware
✔️ Have multiple ways to receive warnings and alerts
✔️ Review your safety plan with your family

The City of Independence Emergency Preparedness team will continue providing updates throughout the weekend as new information becomes available from the National Weather Service (NWS).

Please stay safe and enjoy your weekend and the graduations taking place.

05/09/2026

At 0152 hours your Independence Fire Fighters were dispatched to 604 1/2 N. 17th for a reported residential structure fire. Upon arrival fire personnel found a single story residence with heavy smoke and fire showing. An aggressive interior attack was performed and the fire was quickly under control. Search of the residence found no one inside, and the fire is currently under investigation by Independence Fire/EMS and the Independence Police Department.

05/08/2026

⚠️ WEATHER UPDATE – MAY 8, 2026 ⚠️

A strong thunderstorm is moving into Montgomery County from the west. This storm is capable of producing pea-size hail, strong winds, and heavy rainfall.

Residents are encouraged to:
• Secure loose outdoor items
• Avoid unnecessary travel during heavy rain
• Monitor local weather alerts and conditions closely

Stay weather aware and use caution if storms approach your area. ⛈️