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McDowell County Emergency Management
Thursday September 26th, 2024 :: 12:57 a.m. EDT

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Mandatory evacuation order for River Breeze Campground in Marion. Seek higher ground immediately.

McDowell County Emergency Management has ordered a mandatory evacuation for River Breeze Campground located off River Breeze Drive in Marion due to flash flooding.  Seek higher ground immediately.  An emergency shelter is open at Glenwood Baptist Church located at 155 Glenwood Baptist Church Rd. in Marion.  

Now is the time to evacuate. Do not put yourself and first responders at risk.

Instructions:

Campers at River Breeze Campground should immediately evacuate due to rapidly rising water on the Catawba River.

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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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flash Flood Warning

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