Lincoln County Fire Protection District #1

May 21, 2026:

UPCOMING ROAD CLOSURE:

Linns Mill Rd will be closed on Tuesday May 26th through Friday May 29th between 7AM and 5PM each day for utility construction. Residents living between Hwy 47 and Fieth Rd will have to access Linns Mill Rd from the Fieth Rd end. There will be a total closure of Linns Mill Rd at Hwy 47 during construction.

Please plan accordingly and use alternative routes.

For more information please contact the Lincoln County Highway Department.

Eric Tapley
Director
Lincoln County Highway Department
636-528-7112
[email protected]

Due to a serious accident Hwy 47 west of Hwy H will be closed for an extended period of time.

The Lincoln County Fire Protection District #1 would like to introduce to you our newly promoted captain, FF/Medic Tim Maricle. Captain Maricle has over 11 years of experience in the fire service and was hired by our district in October 2021. Capt. Maricle started filling the role as an Acting Captain in April 2024. Capt. Maricle will be assigned to A-Shift. The Lincoln County Fire Protection District #1 Board of Directors and members would like to congratulate Capt. Maricle on his well-earned promotion.

This week the firefighters with the Lincoln County Fire Protection District #1 had the honor of assisting the Mo. Dept of Conservation with their yearly 1st grade fishing events at the Troy City Pond. Although the weather was not the best for fishing the kids and adults had a great time fishing and talking about the ones that got away. We would like to thank the volunteers, family members, the conservation agents, the City of Troy Parks Division and the teachers and school employees for continuing to make this yearly event a great success.

8 AM UPDATE from Storm Prediction Center....

This is not looking good for our area later today. Highest risk so far of the season for the St. Louis area. PLEASE, have a plan in place if you are in the level 4/5 area. (moderate risk)

Between the time of 2pm - 7 pm is the greatest risk for the STL metro area (INCLUDING ALL AREAS IN THE 3/4 AREAS). Then until 10 pm for areas southeast.

If you hear sirens today or have a warning (even a severe t-storm warning - due to monster hail) TAKE THEM SERIOUSLY!

The firefighters with the Lincoln County Fire Protection District #1 appreciates the opportunity to work with one of our neighboring fire departments to help make this a successful event.

Students of Winfield High School, it was our honor to set up a scene today we hope you never experience in real life.

Your choices matter
-to you
-to strangers,
-and, very much to every first responder in each department that helped make this possible.

Make good choices this weekend and have a wonderful prom.
We would love to see your photos online, or you driving past headed to eat or to the dance, or stopping by a station sometime.

We DO NOT want to see you in any official way, especially this weekend.

Stay safe, Warriors!

Flash flooding is possible late this evening into the overnight hours for the areas under a Flood Watch. Rainfall amounts up to 3 inches may fall in this area leading to localized flooding of streams, creeks, rivers, and other low-lying flood-prone locations. Never attempt driving into flooded roadways and seek higher ground if necessary.

The Lincoln County Fire Protection District #1 would like to introduce to you our newest career member, FF/Medic Matthew Wadlow. Matt started his firefighting career as a fire explorer with the Hazelwood Mo. Fire Department, and he has over 20 years of experience working in the EMS and Fire Service including working 5 years as a paramedic for the City of St. Louis Fire Department. Matt has also served in the Army as a Specialist from 2017-2021. Matt is assigned to A-Shift and his Official Swearing in Ceremony was last week. The Lincoln County Fire Protection District #1 Board of Directors and members wish Matt a safe and prosperous career with our district.

A strong cold front will lead to the development of severe thunderstorms over northwest Missouri this afternoon. These storms will track southeast into the area this evening into late tonight. Thunderstorms will weaken, but exactly where and how soon remains uncertain. Check weather frequently to ensure you catch the latest updates and have multiple ways to receive warning information.

A tornado watch has been issued for parts of the area until midnight tonight.