Buffalo Illinois Fire Protection District

06/21/2026

Happy Father's Day to all of the fathers and father figures out there! We hope today is extra special for you.

A special shoutout to our members on BFPD who are fathers! Countless days, nights, holidays, events and time spent with their families that are sacrificed for the job. It does not go unnoticed and a thank you will simply never be enough. We hope today is a wonderful day for each of you!! 💙

06/21/2026

Heavy rain looks to result in 1.5 to 2 inches of rainfall across most of central and southeast IL today, with amounts locally exceeding 3 inches. Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible from around 2 to 10 PM today, especially near and south of I-72. Flooding as well as locally damaging wind are the main threats with thunderstorms, although a few tornadoes may develop as well, with a few instances of hail up to around 1 inch diameter.

06/17/2026

UPDATE 1950: At this time, all severe weather seems to be south of us. Some members of Buffalo are currently heading south to help with severe damage in Sangamon County. Other Members are still in district for calls in Buffalo. Thank you!

UPDATE 1733: Second round of sever storms and possible tornados yet to come please stay inside and continue to stay weather aware!

UPDATE: Sirens are being activated in Buffalo at this time

We are now under a tornado warning, please seek shelter immediately, watch for updates and make sure to have multiple ways for alerts!

06/16/2026

Shoutout to Dawson Fire Protection District for hosting a Stop the Bleed training last night! Memorial came out and had an informational presentation, and had station's set up to practice tourniquets and packing wounds. Mechanicsburg Fire & EMS, Buffalo Illinois Fire Protection District and Dawson Fire members had a great time learning and practicing their skills! Thank you to Dawson Fire and Memorial for the training!

🔥🔥🔥 If interested in joining BFPD, send us a message!! 🔥🔥🔥

06/16/2026

Here is a look at our tornado risk in the area. As you can see it is an 8, meaning EF2 or larger tornados are very very possible.

TORNADO RISK: Wednesday evening particularly between 6-10p but anytime in the afternoon/evening now up to an 8/10 risk in red. Severe storms including a few tornadoes also possible 9a-2p locally.

8/10 - Springfield, Decatur, Champaign, Danville, Lincoln, Bloomington, Pontiac, Watseka

7/10 - Jacksonville, Taylorville, Tuscola

5/10 - Effingham, Mattoon/Charleston, Paris

Even if you are not in the highest risk, the threat of tornadoes is still present. Many of us were NOT in the highest risk last week and we still saw tornadoes in our area.

06/16/2026

More severe weather coming in the next 24-48 hours, please remember to have multiple ways to get weather updates.

REMINDER!!! The siren is called an outdoor warning siren for severe weather. That means all severe weather and not just tornados, it is designed to let the public outside know there is severe weather in the area and to get inside. They are NOT designed to be heard in doors. So if you hear the siren and are outside please find your way inside and seek shelter. If you are inside be sure as we said earlier to have multiple ways to receive weather alerts!

Thanks,
Fire Chief, J. Clampet

06/13/2026

The members of Buffalo Fire had a work day at the station today! We are in the process of sanding and repainting our bay and walk through doors, and pulling landscaping. We are excited for this makeover! More pictures to come when it is completed!

06/13/2026

We are excited to welcome our newest member, Madison Sanders! Madison joined our crew yesterday as an explorer, and is already eager and willing to learn. Yesterday was her birthday as well! Happy birthday and welcome to Buffalo Fire!! 🔥🔥🔥

06/12/2026

Another round of severe storms for our area are possible this Saturday evening and into the night. Please continue to stay weather aware and have multiple ways to receive warnings!

Severe storms are expected again across central and southeast Illinois Saturday afternoon into Saturday evening. Damaging winds gusts of 60-75+ mph, large hail over an inch, and isolated tornadoes are all possible. Stay weather aware and ensure you have multiple ways to receive warnings.

06/12/2026

UPDATE:

As of 9:54pm, all weather has passed our area at this time. Units are on scene now with Ameren for a power line down at Cornland Rd. and Telstar Rd. This area should be opened back up soon. Thank you!

ATTENTION:

Weather spotters have been activated. Please stay weather aware!