Osage County Fire District #5 - Lyndon/Vassar

Osage County Fire District #5 - Lyndon/Vassar Osage County Fire District #5 is an all volunteer department operating out of two stations in centra Our primary district serves approximately 3,100 residents.

Osage County Fire District #5 is an all volunteer department operating out of two stations in central Osage County. We have 13 apparatus -- three engines, four brush trucks, two tender trucks, two medical units, a service truck, and an ATV. Our district covers 80 square miles, provides automatic mutual aid for 235 square miles, and provides county mutual aid for 700 square miles. Several major hig

hways route through our district, including US75, K268, K31, and K68 highways. We provide fire protection, first responder, rescue, and extrication services. Out of 18 active members in the department, 88% are nationally certified to the level of Firefighter I and 50% are certified to the level of Firefighter II. We have an average of 225 calls for service per year, with an average of 125 being medical emergency calls.

05/14/2026

Expect Partly cloudy skies for most of the day time hours through the forecast period but there will be chances for strong to severe thunderstorms during the afternoon and evening hours Today through Monday. Monday looks to have the greatest threat for severe weather. Keep an eye on the forecast for possible severe weather watches and warnings.

05/13/2026

Today will be mostly sunny with pleasant temperatures. There will be chances for showers and thunderstorms from Thursday through Sunday. During most of the day expect partly cloudy skies with warm temperatures. If the drlyline reaches the southwest counties Thursday through Sunday, then high temperatures will be in the middle to upper 90s. Most everywhere else will see highs in the upper 8os to lower 90s.. Thunderstorms will develop during the late afternoon and overnight. The storms could linger into the mid morning hours. Be weather aware since some of the storms will be strong to severe from Thursday through Sunday.

05/11/2026

🔶Resurfacing work underway on U.S. 75 in Osage County

Resurfacing work is underway on U.S. 75 in Osage County. The Kansas Department of Transportation’s 9-mile project includes milling, overlay, striping and rumble strips from 245th Street north of Lyndon to just south of the U.S. 56 interchange.

Traffic will be restricted to one lane and directed by a pilot car and flaggers where crews are actively working. Drivers should plan for delays of up to 15 minutes.

Work will occur during daylight hours Monday through Friday, and Saturdays as needed.

APAC-Kansas Inc. Shears Division, of Hutchinson, is the prime contractor on the $3.3 million project, which is expected to be complete in June, conditions permitting.

KDOT urges motorists to stay alert and follow posted signs in all work zones. For current road conditions, visit KanDrive.gov or call 511. For updates on highway projects in northeast Kansas, visit ksdot.gov/NortheastNews.

05/09/2026

An upper level disturbance along with a surface cold front will bring a chance for showers and thunderstorms late this afternoon and Tonight. A few of the storms across north central KS late this afternoon and early this evening may produce small hail and gusty winds. The showers should end Sunday morning. Skies will become mostly Sunny Sunday afternoon. Highs will only reach the upper 60s to lower 70s. Expect a warming trend through the remainder of next week.

05/08/2026

Don’t forget from 10-4 tomorrow we will be hosting the “Paint -a-Pot for Mom” here @ Lyndon Building Materials.

We will provide the Terracotta pot, paint, and Mother’s Day card.
We will have flowers for sale to put in your masterpieces.

These will be cherished by mothers for years to come!

05/07/2026

A few showers will be possible overnight tonight and through the day Friday. Most areas are expected to stay dry. A 60-70% chance for showers and storms is forecast for Saturday night. The rain is expected to clear by Sunday morning providing a beautiful spring day for Mother's Day with highs in the lower 70s.

05/07/2026

Warmer temperatures return to the region with highs in the 70s to low 80s by Saturday. Scattered sprinkles or showers are possible this evening, most likely near the Nebraska border. Highest chances for showers and thunderstorms return Saturday evening. Severe weather probabilities are low at this time.

05/07/2026

Mainly dry to end the week with temperatures gradually warming into next week. Best chance for showers and storms late Saturday into Sunday.

05/05/2026

Showers with an occasional rumble of thunder will continue this morning before a break in rain comes later this afternoon. Another round of showers moves in by Wednesday morning with drier and warmer conditions returning by Thursday and the weekend.

05/04/2026

Thunderstorm chance return this evening. A few of the storms through the late evening may be severe and produce large hail and damaging winds.

05/04/2026

Thunderstorm chance return late this afternoon into the evening. A few of the storms through the late evening may be severe and produce large hail and damaging winds.

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120 W 17th St
Lyndon, KS
66451

Telephone

+17858284567

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