Washburn Fire Department

06/09/2026

Memorial hall basement is open for storm shelter.

06/09/2026

Please be weather aware, keeping in mind we dont always have adequate warning so please have a safety plan in place for you and your family. Lock up things that could blow away or potentially cause damage!

06/08/2026

8:25 PM CDT: It is inevitable at this point. Our storms have merged and grown into a developing line (squall line) that will likely continue to strengthen and push eastwards through the evening. This serves notice and a HEADS UP to everyone east of this line. 70+ mph winds are likely heading your way. Peak gusts may reach 100 mph. We expect this line to reach the highway 83 corridor as early as 9:30 PM

06/07/2026

Stay weather aware

PDS (Particularly Dangerous Situation) Severe Thunderstorm WATCH now in place through 11pm CDT.
Primary threats include widespread damaging winds of 60-80 mph and scattered significant gusts up to 100 mph likely, scattered large hail and isolated very large hail events to 2 inches in diameter possible, and a tornado or two possible.

06/07/2026

What a fantastic Riverboat Days 2026! Thank you to everyone who joined us this weekend and helped make it such a fun and memorable celebration. We are grateful for the incredible support from our community...not just during Riverboat Days, but throughout the entire year. Dunk a Firefighter was a big hit!!! Congratulations to our bike winners too!

Your enthusiasm, participation, and support are what make events like this possible. Thank you for being part of it. We’re already looking forward to next year's event!

06/07/2026

Come on down to the Memorial Hall for pancakes, sausage, eggs, orange juice and coffee! We are ready to serve you!

06/05/2026

We can't wait to see everyone tonight! Come on down for water fun, food, giveaways and DUNK A FIREFIGHTER!!!

06/04/2026

Let's start Riverboat Days 2026 off right!! Come on down and join us for our annual Water Rodeo and feed! We can't wait to see you there. 😁

02/14/2026