Fond du Lac County Emergency Management

06/23/2026

Helpful lightning safety tips from ReadyWisconsin—worth a quick read!

Today is Lightning Safety Awareness Day in Wisconsin!⚡

If you hear thunder or see lightning, take shelter in an enclosed building or a hard-topped vehicle with the windows up.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/eKqS50ZfQph

06/23/2026

It’s Lightning Awareness Day in Wisconsin! Lightning is powerful, unpredictable, and often underestimated. Remember, if you see lightning or hear thunder, get to a safe, enclosed shelter immediately. Staying aware can save lives. ⚡️

06/22/2026

We had a great time at the The Center Fond du Lac's Hub for Active Older Adults a couple weeks ago sharing information on extreme heat safety. The Fond du Lac County Health Department and Emergency Management partner to offer community presentations on topics like air quality, general preparedness, and weather‑related health risks. If your organization or facility in Fond du Lac County is interested in hosting a presentation, we’d love to hear from you!

06/17/2026

We had a great time with the Fond du Lac County Health Department at the Fond du Lac Dock Spiders tonight for SSM Health Greater Fond du Lac Medical Professionals Night!

Heading to the Fond du Lac Dock Spiders Game tonight? ⚾️

👋 Be sure to stop by & say hi to our Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, Grace, and our friends, John & Emily, in Fond du Lac County Emergency Management!

We’re here highlighting resources on how to stay safe and prepared in an emergency ‼️

Thank you SSM Health Greater Fond du Lac for the invitation to attend tonight’s event in support of Emergency Medical Professionals night!

06/17/2026

From NWS US National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan Wisconsin The regular weekly test on NOAA radio is being postponed until tomorrow due to the possibility of severe weather today. Fond du Lac County United Way Fond du Lac County Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office Fond du Lac County Health Department City of Fond du Lac Fire Rescue North Fond du Lac Fire Department North Fond du Lac Police Department Fond du Lac Police Department City of Ripon Police Department Town of Ripon Police Department Ripon Area Fire District WI Waupun Police Department Waupun Fire Department

06/16/2026

THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN FOND DU LAC COUNTY IS CANCELLED. The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has weakened. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

06/16/2026

The US National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan Wisconsin has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for the following counties
Northwestern Ozaukee County in southeastern Wisconsin...
Southeastern Fond du Lac County in east central Wisconsin...
Northeastern Washington County in southeastern Wisconsin...
Southwestern Sheboygan County in east central Wisconsin...

* Until 215 PM CDT.

* At 126 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Kewaskum, moving northeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Damage to vehicles is expected.

* Locations impacted include...
West Bend, Kewaskum, Random Lake, Boltonville, Silver Creek,
Batavia, Beechwood, New Fane, Fillmore, and Dundee.

06/12/2026

Planning to attend Walleye Weekend? Add one more thing to your checklist before you go.

📱 Text WALLEYEWEEKEND26 to 78015 to receive emergency alerts and important safety information throughout the event.

From severe weather to urgent public safety notifications, this free service helps keep attendees informed when it matters most.

Stay safe and enjoy the weekend!

NEW FOR WALLEYE WEEKEND 2026

Your safety is our priority.

This year, the Fond du Lac Police Department is launching a dedicated RAVE Emergency Alert System for Walleye Weekend attendees, providing real-time emergency notifications directly to your phone.

To opt-in, text: WALLEYEWEEKEND26 to 78015

By opting in, you'll receive important alerts from the Fond du Lac Police Department and the Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office Communications Center, including:
⚠️ Severe weather notifications
⚠️ Emergency park evacuation information
⚠️ Public safety alerts
⚠️ Assistance locating lost children or vulnerable individuals
⚠️ Other critical event-related updates

The system is designed to keep festival attendees informed when every second matters.

✅ Opt-in takes only a few seconds
✅ You can opt out at any time
✅ The notification list will automatically expire on Monday, June 15

Whether you're attending for a few hours or the entire weekend, we encourage everyone to enroll before arriving at the festival.

Stay informed. Stay connected. Stay safe.

06/12/2026

Be careful when dealing with storm damage you may experienced.

06/11/2026

The US National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan Wisconsin has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Southeastern Fond du Lac County in east central Wisconsin and Sheboygan County in east central Wisconsin

* Until 715 PM CDT.

* At 636 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Plymouth to near Iron Ridge, moving east at 45 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. Wind gusts to 62 mph have been reported at the Sheboygan Airport.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Sheboygan, Plymouth, Sheboygan Falls, Howards Grove, Oostburg,
Kohler, Cedar Grove, Campbellsport, Random Lake, Elkhart Lake,
Ashford, Greenbush, Cascade, Adell, Waldo, St. Cloud, Glenbeulah,
Haven, Beechwood, and Johnsonville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.