Mandatory evacuation for Ponderosa Park off US 221 Business in Marion. Move to higher ground immediately! 
A mandatory evacuation order has been issued for Ponderosa Park off US 221 Business in Marion. Ponderosa Park is in imminent danger of being surrounded by the Catawba River. Emergency personnel will not be able to access the park based upon projected river levels. Now is the time to move to higher ground. Take immediate action to protect your life!
An emergency shelter is open at Glenwood Baptist Church located at 155 Glenwood Baptist Church Rd. in Marion. Call 828-652-3241 if you need transportation to the shelter.
Instructions:
Residents living in Ponderosa Park off US 221 Business in Marion should move to higher ground immediately.
Address/Location
McDowell County Emergency Management
129 Barnes Rd
Marion, NC 28752
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 828-652-3241
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP MCDOWELLEM followed by your message, to 888777
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