URGENT ALERT: DO NOT TRAVEL unless it is an emergency and evacuation is necessary.
URGENT ALERT: Life-Threatening Conditions in McDowell County
DO NOT TRAVEL unless it is an emergency and evacuation is necessary.
Life-threatening conditions exist throughout McDowell County due to severe flooding, hundreds of downed trees, and swift water. Many roadways are impassable, and some communities are isolated.
Stay off the roads, shelter in place, and avoid floodwaters. Emergency responders are working hard to ensure safety. If you are in immediate danger or need to evacuate, call 911.
Stay tuned for updates and monitor local news and weather alerts.
Instructions:
URGENT ALERT: DO NOT TRAVEL unless it is an emergency and evacuation is necessary.
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