Walnut Grove Fire Protection District

08/28/2026

08/17/2026

Public service announcement

The phone number to the fire department has changed. The new is 417-994-0008. As usual if it is an emergency please call 911.

07/31/2026

Spire will be purging off gas on the south end of Walnut Grove this afternoon. There will be a smell of gas around the area of S Washington and N Farm Road 43.

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.