Lancaster Fire Department

09/30/2026

Exciting news! Construction has begun on the first phase of our station remodel: a new ambulance bay on the north side of the building!

We are extremely grateful for the community’s support of this project, which has been funded largely through grants, donations, and fundraising efforts. Thank you for helping make this important improvement possible!

09/29/2026

Here is the latest information concerning heavy rainfall potential Wednesday into Thursday. Please utilize this information in your planning and coordination.
What Has Changed:
• The axis of heaviest rainfall has trended southward. Areas south of I-90 are now favored to receive the highest rainfall amounts.
Key Points:
• Widespread rainfall moves into the region this afternoon and continues into Thursday. A break in the rainfall may occur Wednesday morning.
• The heaviest rainfall is expected Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning.
• Recent trends have focused the axis of heaviest rainfall across areas south of I-90. This may still change.
• Probabilities for rainfall amounts of 2+ inches are 40-60% with a 20-30% chance for amounts of 3-4+ inches.
• Portions of southwest Wisconsin, northeast Iowa, and southeast Minnesota that received several inches of rain just over a week ago will be most susceptible to areal flooding and river rises.
Impacts:
• Heavy rain may lead to areal and river flooding.
• Flash flooding is possible where showers and storms frequent.
Timing:
• Wednesday Afternoon - Thursday Morning
Confidence:
• Heavy Rain: Medium (6 out of 10)
• Location of Highest Rainfall Amounts: Low to Medium (4 out of 10)
• Timing: Medium to High (7 out of 10)

09/18/2026

Widespread rainfall continues into this evening, becoming heavy at times tonight into Saturday morning. Additional rainfall amounts of 1-3 inches are possible with some locations possibly seeing 4 inches or more. Where the heaviest rain will fall is somewhat uncertain, but local flooding and river rises are expected where it does. Make sure to have multiple ways to receive warnings tonight as the heaviest rainfall is expected after dark!

09/18/2026

Heavy rain tonight will bring a high risk of flash flooding to our area. For those out driving tonight, be prepared for potential flooding and remember to not drive through flooded roadways!

09/17/2026

08/30/2026

Congratulations to Lancaster Firefighters Emily Spensley, Ellie Klar and Brittney Zenz, and the rest of the Entry Level Firefighter Class!

08/11/2026

⛈Showers and storms move through the region late tonight and into Tuesday morning with some storms becoming severe. Damaging wind gusts will be the primary threat with any severe storms. Storms will gradually exit by late morning.

08/09/2026

*** POST EXPIRED: Sunday's second round of storms will remain to our southeast. ***

Another complex forecast scenario is on tap for the area today as morning storms move through. There is some potential these will be severe (damaging winds, large hail) but how long these linger through the morning/early afternoon will play a big impact on if we see storms this evening. And that's a BIG if. Should the morning storms play out like what we're thinking, the threat for evening storms would be low overall. BUT - if storms can get going during the evening, they would have a damaging wind and flooding threat with them and would probably have a higher severe potential than the morning activity ⛈️