Lanark Fire and Ambulance

04/14/2026

We want to extend a sincere thank you to all of the Telecommunicators/TCs in Carroll County for everything you do for us at Lanark Fire.
Your calm voices, quick thinking, and constant dedication are the backbone of every call we respond to. You are the first link in the chain, providing critical information, coordination, and support that helps keep both responders and our communities safe.
We truly appreciate the long hours, professionalism, and commitment you bring every day—often behind the scenes and without recognition. Please know that your work does not go unnoticed.
Thank you for all that you do.
Lanark Fire

04/02/2026

Tornado Watch until 8pm tonight

The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for Carroll County until 8PM.

04/02/2026

03/28/2026

Today is the day!! Fish fry starts at 4pm! Once again River Cities Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration was kind enough to donate the use of a refrigerator trailer. We cant say thank you enough!! We cant wait to see you!!!

03/16/2026

UPDATE: US Highway 52 is now open. We still do not recommend travel at this time.

⚠️ ROAD CLOSED ⚠️ US Highway 52 between Shannon Route and the east county line is closed until further notice. The road is not passable at this time.

03/14/2026

Area departments will bring home the 4th place 1A State Finalist Eastland Cougar basketball team today beginning at approximately 4:30pm! 🚑🚒🚓

Route of travel will be Hwy 26/72 to Shannon, around Shannon, 72/73 to Payne Rd, through Lake Carroll Candlelight parking lot, then headed to Lanark via hwy 73, around Lanark to the high school for welcome back celebration. 🎉

Join us and cheering loud and proud for our Cougars! 💙🏀🧡

03/11/2026

Another SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING was issued for Carroll County until 9pm

03/11/2026

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for eastern Carroll County

02/20/2026

We will be escorting the team back to town tonight!

02/18/2026

Critical fire weather today could lead to fires exhibiting extreme fire behavior. If you are considering burning, plan to do so on a later date, as conditions are ripe for fires to quickly become uncontrollable.

02/18/2026

(2/18/26)
Description..RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10
AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM CST
THIS EVENING FOR CRITICAL FIRE DANGER...

The National Weather Service in Quad Cities has issued a Red Flag Warning for strong winds, low relative humidity, and plentiful
dry vegetation, which is in effect from 10 AM this morning to 8 PM
CST this evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

* AFFECTED AREA...Portions of eastern lowa and northwest Illinois

* TIMING...From Wednesday morning through
Wednesday evening.

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

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

* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly.
Fire behavior is expected to be extreme.
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.

Issued By
Davenport/Quad Cities, National Weather Service