MEDIA ALERT​
Countywide Burn Ban in Effect for Scott County, Iowa

Media Release:

The Scott County Emergency Management Agency, in conjunction with the local Fire Chiefs
and the State Fire Marshal’s Office, has determined that open burning constitutes a danger to
life & property in Scott County, Iowa. ​Therefore, pursuant to Iowa Code 100.40(1), a Burn
Ban is in effect as of 02/16/2026 at 09:00 amfor all of Scott County, Iowa.

Current conditions and concerns include dry weather conditions, projected rain amounts in
the immediate future, dried vegetation, and wind conditions.

The burn ban will be in effect until further notice. When the conditions improve, allowing for a
lift of the burn ban, further notification will be sent. Notifications will be distributed by press
release, social media and through Scott County’s Alert Iowa “Countywide | Burn Ban” opt-in
messaging list.

You can find additional information and details by clicking on the links below:

• State of Iowa Fire Marshal Burn Ban Information & FAQ

 - https://dps.iowa.gov/divisions-iowa-department-public-safety/iowa-state-fire-marshal-division/state-fire-marshal-division-general-information#burn-ban-information

• State of Iowa Fire Marshal Burn Ban Map
 - https://iowa.maps.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/c22956334fd8435080ed851f549c5263

• National Weather Service Drought Monitor Graphics
 - https://www.weather.gov/dvn/drought

• Iowa Code 100.40 for Burn Ban
 - https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/ico/chapter/2013/100.40.pdf

• Scott County Emergency Agency
 - https://www.scottcountyiowa.gov/ema