▼Billing Notices
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▼Closings & Cancellations
1 Alert
September 29, 2023 10:47 AM
As part of the W. Wichita mill and overlay project, one block of North Kansas, between Wichita Avenue and 1st Street, will be closed beginning at 7 a.m. on Monday, October 2, 2023 and remain closed for several days.
The W. Wichita Avenue mill and...
A Portion of N. Kansas Street to Close on October 2, 2023 for RoadworkRead On...
▼Emergency Alerts
9 Alerts
November 2, 2023 8:06 AM
City Fire is working on an active structure fire at the Lodge, 901 S. Fossil. Please avoid the area for firefighter and first responder safety. This is a dangerous situation.
Latest Update:
November 2, 2023 8:20 AM
The fire department reports the fire is under control. The public is asked to continue avoiding the area as fire crews check for extension of fire and mop up operations. Thank you.
August 8, 2023 5:22 PM
The NWS forecast damaging severe storms late tonight over Central Kansas. A complex of storms will move eastward late tonight into Wednesday morning with damaging to significant damaging winds possible. The latest forecast includes the potential of...
Damaging Severe Storms Forecast for Late Tonight into Wednesday Morning - Be Prepared.Read On...
August 3, 2023 5:22 PM
The NWS has Russell in an Enhanced Risk area for severe storms overnight across central Kansas. Impacts for Russell are forecast between 2 - 3 am with straight-line winds up to 70 mph, hail, and very heavy rain. Straight-line winds are destructive. ...
Severe Storms Likely Tonight - Be PreparedRead On...
July 16, 2023 4:30 PM
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Russell County, including the City of Russell. Winds up to 70 mph and two-inch hail are possible, which will damage buildings, vehicles, and power lines.
Take precautions
Latest Update:
July 16, 2023 4:37 PM
Emergency Alert. The Thunderstorm warning in effect until 5:15 pm for destructive baseball size hail. Take shelter in a sturdy building, away from windows. People and animals outdoors will be severely injured. Please tune into local media for updates
July 14, 2023 12:14 PM
Please be weather aware today. Russell County is in a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 7:00 PM
A strong thunderstorm will impact Russell through 1:00 pm.
Hazards include wind gusts of 50-55 mph and nickel size hail.
Gusty winds could knock down tree...
Special Weather Statement - Strong Thunderstorm - Severe Thunderstorm WatchRead On...
June 30, 2023 8:40 PM
A sparking transformer has been reported on the 1000 block of South Fossil. Electric Crews are enroute. Please avoid the area until crews can safely address the issue.
June 9, 2023 3:13 PM
A Special Weather Statement has been issued for our area. A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of western Russell County through 3:30 pm. Hazards include wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch hail. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and...
Special Weather Statement - Strong ThunderstormRead On...
May 18, 2023 2:36 PM
The National Weather Service has issued a Special Weather Statement for an area that includes the City of Russell. Strong storms will impact Russell County with wind gusts up to 50 mph and half-inch hail.
Gusty wind can knock down trees limbs and blow...
Special Weather StatementRead On...
May 9, 2023 11:49 AM
A severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles west of Ionia to 8 miles south of Plainville, moving south at 30 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and ping pong ball size hail.
SOURCE...Trained weather spotters have reported...
Severe Thunderstorm Warning - High Winds and Hail Main ThreatRead On...
▼Public Notice
1 Alert
September 9, 2023 12:30 PM
For Immediate Release
POC: Jon Quinday
785.483.6311
Stage 2 Water Warning - Russell calls for a mandatory reduction in water usage.
Big Creek is one of the city’s two water sources. Big Creek has stopped flowing over the low head dam immediately...
Stage 2 Water Warning - Russell calls for a mandatory reduction in water usage.Read On...
▼Utility Outage Notice
4 Alerts
October 26, 2023 12:03 PM
City crews are working on a water leak in the area of the 500 and 600 block of W. 15th Street. Customers in this area can expect water service interruptions for up to three (3) hours while repairs are made.
Thank you for your patience. If you have...
Water Line Break Affecting Service to Some Customers on 15th StreetRead On...
October 25, 2023 10:28 AM
City Crews are aware of an electric outage impacting approximately 35 customers in the north part of town. Crews are enroute to determine the cause.
Latest Update:
October 25, 2023 11:27 AM
Power has been restored. Thank you for your patience as our crews worked to safely make repairs.
July 19, 2023 9:53 AM
There are power outages on the Big Creek circuit. Crews are working to restore power as quickly and safely as possible.
Latest Update:
July 19, 2023 11:05 AM
Power has been restored. Thank you for your patience as crews worked to restore power.
July 14, 2023 1:03 PM
There are power outages on the Big Creek circuit which includes customers south of the city and customers on S. Kansas and S. Main, south of Dorrance Street. Crews are enroute. If you see damage please call 785.483.6311
Latest Update:
July 14, 2023 1:13 PM
Power is restored to customers on the Big Creek circuit. Crews are working on a few customers that have blown fuses or other damage from the lightning. Thank you.