Sangamon Co. Rescue Squad
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Serving Springfield and Sangamon County since 1958, the all-volunteer Rescue Squad trains weekly to respond to emergencies and assist area first responders.
04/17/2026
The National Weather Service is forecasting a enhanced risk (Level 3 or 5) severe weather today, Friday, April 17, 2026 from the afternoon - evening.
County Specific threats:
- Damaging Winds: 45 – 59% chance of gusts up to 75 mph
- Hail: 5 – 14% Potential for significant sizes.
- Tornadoes:
*NW part of the county: 5–9% probability of EF2+ strength
*SE part of the county: 2 – 4% probability of EF2+ strength
- Rainfall Leading to Flash Flooding
*Significant risk, at least 15%
*Some areas could get 2+ inches of rain
Storms expected between 3– 12 pm
Strongest storms are expected between 8– 11 pm
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2801 North 5th Street
Springfield, IL
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