Postville Vol. Fire Dept.

04/23/2026

04/17/2026

Everything seems to have cleared from the area. We are thankful nothing actually touched down. But we did get reports of a Funnel Cloud south and east of Postville. That would be why the Tornado sirens were set off! Fingers crossed this is it for severe weather this week!

04/17/2026

PVFD is currently out weather spotting. We will try to keep you up to date as best we can!

04/17/2026

4/17/2026 A Tornado Watch has been issued for much of the area until 8PM. The main threats with this watch are large hail, damaging winds, and the potential for a few tornadoes. Be sure you have multiple ways to receive warnings since there's a high probability we'll be issuing some this afternoon/evening.

04/16/2026

Are you prepared for another significant weather event tomorrow??

One more round of severe weather returns for Friday afternoon and evening before the pattern turns quiet for the weekend and early next week. Storms develop over southeastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin in the afternoon on Friday and move east into the evening. There is an increasing signal (20-40% chance) that storms could be more isolated earlier in the afternoon before evolving into a line later in the evening. If this scenario occurs, the threat for large hail (2-3” diameter) and multiple tornadoes (EF1-EF3) increases quickly. Stay weather aware tomorrow!

04/16/2026

Please use caution if you travel on Pole Line Rd! You may want to find an alternate route as the condition of the road may continue to worsen.

04/14/2026

*** OUTDATED POST*** 4/14 245 PM - Round 2! A Tornado Watch has been issued for Northeast Iowa, Southwest Wisconsin, portions of West Central Wisconsin, and Houston County in Southeast Minnesota. This will be in effect until 10 PM with the main threat being large to very large hail and the potential for a few strong tornadoes. Be sure you have multiple ways to receive warnings since there's a high probability we'll be issuing some this afternoon/evening.

04/13/2026

310 PM CDT MON APR 13 2026

TORNADO WATCH 103 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM CDT FOR THE FOLLOWING
LOCATIONS

IOWA COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE:

ALLAMAKEE EMMET HOWARD
KOSSUTH MITCHELL PALO ALTO
WINNEBAGO WINNESHIEK WORTH

03/28/2026

RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM CDT TODAY FOR SOUTHEAST MINNESOTA AND NORTHEAST IOWA...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Mitchell, Howard, Winneshiek, Allamakee, Floyd, Chickasaw, Fayette and Clayton.

In Minnesota, Wabasha, Dodge, Olmsted, Winona, Mower, Fillmore and Houston.

* TIMING...Noon to 7 PM CDT Today.

* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...In the low to middle 50s.

* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

03/17/2026

Rest Easy Brother

We are deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of our fellow firefighter, Jeremy Weiss. Jeremy was a dedicated member of our department, serving in multiple roles over the years. As a past Training Officer and Captain, he played a vital part in preparing and mentoring our team. Jeremy’s commitment was evident in his willingness to stand by at the Spillville Fireworks for many years, ensuring the safety of all attendees.

He embodied community spirit, walking countless miles in the Festina Fourth of July parade and serving chicken noodle soup at numerous Calmar events. Jeremy was often among the first to arrive at the station, responding to calls at all hours with unwavering dedication. His service and devotion left a lasting impact on our department and the communities we serve.

While our hearts are broken by this loss, we extend our deepest sympathy to Jeremy’s mother, family, and all who loved and cared for him. His legacy of service, kindness, and commitment will not be forgotten.

03/16/2026

Tonight we are hosting a Haz-Mat Recertification class starting at 6pm in the Fire Station. As of right now the class is still ON! We just wanted to get info out to any other depts. that plan on attending! We will see everyone tonight!

03/12/2026

***OUTDATED INFORMATION***
Please see our page for the latest information

A stronger weather system is moving through the region for the weekend and brings the potential for heavy snow. Heavy snow is likely somewhere in the region, but because the storm track is still a bit uncertain. Forecasts are starting to converge over the Driftless Region. Probabilities for significant accumulations continue to increase. Continue to check back for updates as this forecast evolves.