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McDowell County Emergency Management
Tuesday January 9th, 2024 :: 12:04 p.m. EST

Advisory

Voluntary evacuation for campers at Riverbreeze Campground in Marion. Click link for more info.

McDowell County Emergency Management has issued a voluntary evacuation order for Riverbreeze Campground located on Riverbreeze Rd. in Marion.  Campers are encouraged to move to higher ground as a flash flood warning remains in effect for McDowell County.  This action is occurring to protect life and property due to 3-4 inches of rain that has already fallen and projected river levels for the Catawba River through late afternoon on Tuesday. 

Address/Location
McDowell County Emergency Management
129 Barnes Rd
Marion, NC 28752

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 828-652-3241

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