What this means
No countywide burn ban is on the books for Buena Vista County as of our last check (checked 1 hour ago). That's the county level: cities and fire districts can have their own rules, and a windy afternoon can change the county's answer overnight.
Rules change fast in dry weather — confirm with the Buena Vista County fire marshal or burn line before you light. The statewide list lives with Iowa State Fire Marshal Division.
Recent history
- No countywide burn ban August 22, 2026 – today
Buena Vista County is in severe drought on this week's drought map, with 100% of the county in drought. See the Iowa drought map — how dry it is out there is usually the best clue to where a ban is headed.