Rio Fire Protection District

06/02/2026

We have some exciting news! RFPD has purchased a new to us truck. Engine 3 is now in service and will be responding to calls.
We want to sincerely thank everyone for their continued support, especially our trustees who made this possible.

05/23/2026

UPDATE AT 11:06pm 5/22/26 - crossing is open again.
US 150 N is blocked at the railroad crossing, there is a train stopped.

05/11/2026

Happy Mother’s Day!

05/06/2026

05/04/2026

SVRILX The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Knox County in west central Illinois... * Until 630 PM CDT. * At 546 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Burgess, or 11 miles southeast of Aledo, moving east at 40 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * This severe thunderstorm will be near... Rio around 555 PM CDT. Henderson around 600 PM CDT. Wataga and Oneida around 605 PM CDT. Other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include Victoria. This includes Interstate 74 between mile markers 34 and 67.

05/04/2026

IL - Special Weather Statement

Severity: Moderate
Starts: 5/4/2026, 3:51:00 AM
Expires: 5/4/2026, 7:00:00 PM

Location: Rock Island; Henry; Bureau; Putnam; Mercer; Henderson; Warren; Hancock; McDonough

Strong southwest winds gusting up to 30 MPH will combine with warm temperatures and low humidity to produce an Elevated Fire Danger today. If a fire were to start under these conditions, there would be an increased threat of fire spread and be difficult to control. Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged. Use extra caution while operating outdoor equipment and do not carelessly discard ci******es.

https://wxwarn.affirmatech.com/

05/03/2026

TRAFFIC ADVISORY – RIO, IL 5/3/26

Please use caution when driving in and around Rio today due to blowing dust and reduced visibility.

- Reduce speed
- Use headlights
- Allow extra following distance
- Watch for farm equipment and stopped vehicles
Check conditions before you travel. Stay safe, everyone!