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McDowell County Emergency Management
Thursday April 30th, 2026 :: 02:47 p.m. EDT

Advisory

Extreme drought conditions continue across McDowell County. A burn ban remains in effect.

According to today’s drought monitor report, McDowell County remains in extreme drought conditions. A burn ban remains in effect. Report all fires by dialing 911. For more information on the drought please visit: https://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/CurrentMap/StateDroughtMonitor.aspx?NC

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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