Miami County EMS

04/27/2026

TORNADO WARNING for extreme northern Miami County (including Spring Hill) until 6am this morning. TAKE SHELTER NOW.

04/27/2026

An update from our partners at the Miami County KS Sheriff's Office on today’s severe weather impacts. Thanks to our partners with Johnson County Consolidated Fire District No. 1 - Kansas for their response, as well. Thankfully, no injuries have been reported.

On April 26, 2026, at approximately 3:30 PM, the Sheriff’s Office activated severe weather storm spotters due to a known threat of severe weather. At that time, Miami County was under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch, and a tornado-warned storm in Osage County was tracking toward our area.

As the storm progressed, Miami County was placed under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning with large hail and strong winds predicted. Spotters were deployed to areas expected to be impacted. Sheriff’s Office staff identified possible rotation on radar just west of the county line. Moments later, the northwest and central portions of Miami County were placed under a Tornado Warning, and sirens were activated for those areas. Sirens were not activated in areas outside of the warning.

As the storm moved through the county, staff immediately began damage assessments and identified significant impacts, including damage to structures, power poles, and trees. Due to the extent of structural damage, the Tornado Strike Team was requested, bringing additional fire and EMS resources to assist with search and rescue operations.

More than 10 structures were found to be damaged, ranging from minor damage to complete destruction. At this time, no injuries have been reported.

Multiple power poles and lines remain down, specifically in the area north of 255th Street and south of 239th Street along Pressonville Road.

We will continue to assess impacted areas while also preparing for a second wave of storms expected to enter the county this evening.

04/26/2026

Tornado WARNING for north east Miami County until 5:30.

Take shelter now!

04/26/2026

Update: this warning has been allowed to expire. Severe thunderstorm warnings remain in effect.

TORNADO WARNING for northern Miami County until 4:45pm. Take shelter now!

04/26/2026

US National Weather Service Kansas City Missouri has issued a tornado WATCH for Miami County until 11pm tonight. Tune to local TV, radio, and online outlets for continued weather information.

04/22/2026

MICO EMS RECOGNIZED FOR HIGH QUALITY HEART ATTACK AND STROKE CARE

Mission: Lifeline EMS® is the American Heart Association's national initiative to advance the system of care for patients with high-risk, time-sensitive disease states, such as severe heart attacks and strokes. The program helps reduce barriers to prompt treatment — starting from when 911 is called, to EMS transport and continuing through hospital treatment and discharge. Optimal care for heart attack and stroke patients takes coordination between the individual prehospital providers and health care systems.

We are proud to be nationally recognized by the American Heart Association for our commitment to providing research-based, high-quality heart attack and stroke care with a Mission: Lifeline Bronze award. Find out more at https://www.heart.org/en/professional/quality-improvement/mission-lifeline/mission-lifeline-ems-recognition

Miami County, Kansas

04/17/2026

Tornado WATCH until 9pm tonight for our area.

Miami County is under a Tornado WATCH until 9:00 PM.

Have your severe weather plan ready.

04/16/2026

Happy Telecommunicators Week!!!

Thank You for everything you do for us! Especially after a week we have had this week. A Special Thank You to the dispatchers of Miami County KS Sheriff's Office, & Johnson County Emergency Communications Center for always taking care of us. We greatly appreciate the work you do!

04/16/2026

📢 Miami County Hail Event and Hillsdale Tornado Event – Damage Reporting & Assistance

Miami County residents impacted by the tornado and hailstorm: reporting your damage is the first step toward getting help.

📝 What you can report:
• Home or property damage (roof, structural, water, fences, outbuildings)
• Debris cleanup needs (trees, limbs, storm debris)
• Housing concerns (unsafe homes, temporary housing needs)
• Personal property loss (furniture, appliances, food)
• Health & safety needs (medications, medical equipment)
• Agricultural impacts (livestock, fencing, feed/water)
• Transportation or access issues (blocked roads/driveways)
• Any other unmet needs (financial hardship, cleanup help)

⚠️ Important:
• Even minor damage should be reported
• The more details you provide, the better we can assist
• Reporting helps us prioritize areas and connect you with resources

🤝 How this helps you:
We work with volunteer groups, nonprofits, and community partners to provide:
• Cleanup assistance
• Repairs
• Case management and recovery support

⏳ What to expect:
• Assistance may not be immediate
• Support is provided case-by-case
• Recovery takes time and depends on available resources

👥 Some residents may be connected with a case manager to help coordinate services and guide recovery options.

We are here to help—start by reporting your damage today.

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04/15/2026

Update 4:50 pm. We are aware of a malfunction with the Everbridge notification system. We are working to resolve the issue with the vendor.

Update 4:20 pm Miami County has been placed under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 5:00 PM. 60 mph winds and 1.25” of hail expected. Hillsdale is expected to be impacted.

Update: 3:45 pm A storm is building to the SW of Paola towards Hillsdale with minor to heavy rain.

The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado WATCH for Miami County until 9:00 PM, which includes the already impacted Hillsdale Community.

We are closely monitoring the weather and will be going around to the community making sure they are aware of all the weather information.

04/15/2026

Debris cleanup information for our Hillsdale residents. Please follow these instructions to support our disaster relief and Road and Bridge crews.