Elkton Rural Fire Protection District

Elkton Rural Fire Protection District

Current Conditions

LOCAL FIRE WEATHER Mar 9

Elkton Rural Fire Protection District
Cloudy
50°F
40°F

Low

Clouds generally forming or developing, Generally favorable conditions for burning.

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Elkton Rural Fire Protection District

Elkton Rural Fire PD is an all volunteer fire department in the Coastal Mountain Range of SW Oregon. The fire district covers 98 square miles surrounding the City of Elkton and includes 10 miles of the Umpqua River and multiple miles of 2 State Highways.

The Elkton Rural Fire Protection District is an all-volunteer fire department serving the Coastal Mountain Range of southwestern Oregon. Covering 98 square miles around the City of Elkton, the district includes 10 miles of the Umpqua River and stretches along two state highways. 

The department is dedicated to providing essential fire protection, emergency medical services, and rescue operations to a diverse and expansive area. Staffed entirely by volunteers, the Elkton Rural Fire Protection District relies on the commitment and dedication of its community members to ensure effective emergency response and public safety. 

The department is committed to maintaining a high level of readiness and responsiveness through continuous training and active community engagement.

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7-Day Fire Weather Forecast

Elkton Rural Fire Protection District, 25537 OR-138, Elkton, OR 97436, USA

Today

Mar 9
49.7°F 39.9°F
Cloudy
Low Fire Conditions

Clouds generally forming or developing, Generally favorable conditions for burning.

Daylight 7:36am - 7:13pm
Precipitation 4%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 52 - 91 %
Winds NNW 10 - 15 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.27 m³/m³

Tue

Mar 10
47.9°F 38.8°F
Slight Drizzle
Low Fire Conditions

Drizzle, not freezing, continuous, slight, Generally favorable conditions for burning.

Daylight 7:34am - 7:14pm
Precipitation 39%, 0.4 mm
Rel. Humidity 55 - 91 %
Winds WSW 8.4 - 15 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.27 m³/m³

Wed

Mar 11
55.6°F 36.3°F
Cloudy
Moderate Fire Conditions

Clouds generally forming or developing, very high winds forecasted for today.

Daylight 7:32am - 7:15pm
Precipitation 67%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 63 - 87 %
Winds SSW 8.7 - 26.6 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.28 m³/m³

Thu

Mar 12
62.8°F 46.3°F
Slight Drizzle
Moderate Fire Conditions

Drizzle, not freezing, continuous, slight, very high winds and high temperatures forecasted for today.

Daylight 7:31am - 7:16pm
Precipitation 68%, 0.2 mm
Rel. Humidity 59 - 97 %
Winds SW 11 - 25.1 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.28 m³/m³

Fri

Mar 13
59.6°F 44.8°F
Slight Drizzle
Moderate Fire Conditions

Drizzle, not freezing, continuous, slight, very high winds and high temperatures forecasted for today.

Daylight 7:29am - 7:18pm
Precipitation 63%, 0.3 mm
Rel. Humidity 62 - 98 %
Winds SSW 9.8 - 27.5 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.28 m³/m³

Sat

Mar 14
52.2°F 43.5°F
Slight Drizzle
Low Fire Conditions

Drizzle, not freezing, continuous, slight, very high winds and high temperatures forecasted for today.

Daylight 7:27am - 7:19pm
Precipitation 80%, 2.4 mm
Rel. Humidity 82 - 100 %
Winds E 6.1 - 26.6 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.34 m³/m³

Sun

Mar 15
70.8°F 39.9°F
Cloudy
Moderate Fire Conditions

Clouds generally forming or developing, high temperatures forecasted for today.

Daylight 7:25am - 7:20pm
Precipitation 24%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 35 - 99 %
Winds NE 2.9 - 5.8 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.32 m³/m³

** Yellow or Red highlights indicates more dangerous fire weather conditions. Please verify burning status with your local fire agency.

Weather source: noaa.gov. Updated Mar 9 8:37am.

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