MCDOWELL COUNTY OVERNIGHT WEATHER ALERT
A quiet evening doesn't mean the threat has passed.
The forecast remains unchanged. 8 PM–2 AM is our greatest period of concern for heavy rainfall and flash flooding.
The Blue Ridge Escarpment remains our highest-risk area, but flooding and dangerous conditions are possible throughout McDowell County.
If your home or access road has flooded before, or you live in an area vulnerable to landslides, please consider relocating now while travel is safe. Staying with friends or family in a safer area is encouraged.
EMERGENCY SHELTER OPEN ALL NIGHT
McDowell County Senior Center
100 Spaulding Road, Marion (Upper Level)
Pets welcome.
The McDowell County Emergency Operations Center will remain staffed overnight, monitoring conditions and coordinating response efforts.
Don't wait until water is rising or roads become impassable to make a plan.
Stay safe, McDowell County.
