Walnut Grove Fire Protection District

03/06/2026

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A Slight (2 of 5) to Enhanced (3 of 5) Risk of severe weather is in place across southwest Missouri and southeast Kansas today. Two rounds of thunderstorms are expected this afternoon through tonight. Supercell thunderstorms are expected first, followed by a line of thunderstorms overnight. All hazards will be possible, including large hail, damaging wind gusts, and a few tornadoes.

02/28/2026

Unseasonably warm temperatures in the 70s along with low humidity levels in the 20 to 35 percent range and southwest winds gusting up to 20 to 30 mph will lead to elevated fire weather conditions again over much of the area today.

02/24/2026

A Red Flag Warning has been issued for a large portion of the area from 11am to 7pm today. Low humidity and gusty winds will create significant fire conditions. Fires can spread rapidly in these conditions.

02/24/2026

02/19/2026

🚩 From noon to 8 PM today, a Red Flag Warning will be in effect for Greene Counties and many areas surrounding.

Avoid ALL outdoor burning. One small fire can turn into a big emergency in these dry and windy conditions.

02/18/2026

‼️⚠️ New Red Flag warning is now in effect for much of Missouri Thursday afternoon and early evening.
⚠️ The combination of low humidity, strong westerly winds, and dry vegetation will support dangerous fire behavior.
⚠️A Red Flag Warning remains in effect for parts of northern Missouri until 7PM tonight.

02/18/2026

The combination of gusty winds and low relative humidity values will support elevated to significant fire weather conditions on Wednesday and Thursday. Fires can spread rapidly in these conditions. Outside burning is discouraged except by experienced fire personnel.

01/31/2026

At 5:12 AM this morning we were dispatched to a possible MVA due to an automatic crash notification in the area of Washington and Valley View drive. Due to being short staffed, we requested Willard Fire Protection District for mutual aid. Upon arrival a Greene County Deputy advised us there was a person trapped in the vehicle that had rolled on its side . We were able to extricate the person by cutting out the sunroof and they were then loaded by EMS and transported to the hospital. Special thanks to Willard Fire Protection District, Greene County Sheriff’s Office, Mercy EMS , MSHP and Pro Tow in Willard for everyone’s quick response on such a cold morning.
IF ANYONE POSTS IN THE COMMENTS WANTING YOU TO CLICK A LINK BECAUSE THEY HAVE PICTURES OF THIS INCIDENT, please dont , that’s what happened on our original post, it was 5 AM in Walnut Grove, no one was there.

01/28/2026

Crews from Walnut Grove, Ebenezer Fire Protection District, Morrisville Fire Protection District, Dunnegan Rural Fire Department and the Polk County Missouri Sheriff's Office responded to a possible house fire this evening off of state highway JJ. Upon arrival a fire was found underneath and around a wood stove. Thanks to the quick actions of the home owner and crews the fire was extinguished with minimal loss to the structure.

01/23/2026

Stay home if you can . If you do have to be out , stay safe.

*OUTDATED*

Here’s the latest update with minor forecast changes per the National Weather Service. The chance for sleet is small, but not zero.

You have today to prepare and to adjust weekend plans. It is advised to stay home if possible and travel with extreme caution both Saturday and Sunday.

01/23/2026

If you don’t have to travel during this upcoming weather event, please don’t. Updated models are calling for 7 to 12 inches of snow , and what everyone agrees on,is we will have bitter cold.

*OUTDATED*
A shift in the storm system has increased snow totals for our area. Forecast changes are still possible as the system comes together today.

This forecast comes from guidance provided by the National Weather Service. Refer to locally trusted sources for weather information.

It is a great day to prepare with warmer temperatures and dry skies. The cold will arrive tonight and worsen this weekend.

01/07/2026

Elevated Fire Danger expected today mainly along and west of Highway 65 as a dry air mass is in place across the region.