McDowell County Emergency Management
Address/Location
129 Barnes Rd
Marion, NC 28752
Contact:
Emergency: 9-1-1
http://www.mcdowellem.com
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Advisory
Entered: 2 weeks, 2 days ago
NC 80 north of Toms Creek Rd. is now closed to thru traffic to enhance safety for emergency personnel. More »
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Advisory
Entered: 2 weeks, 2 days ago
Multiple departments are responding to a wildfire off Locust Cove Rd in the Buck Creek community. More »
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Advisory
Entered: 2 weeks, 3 days ago
Wildfire on Armstrong Creek Rd. is now 80% contained. Fire crews remain on the scene. More »
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Advisory
Entered: 2 weeks, 3 days ago
Statewide burn ban is now in effect. All burn permits are canceled. Report all fires to 911. More »
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Advisory
Entered: 2 weeks, 3 days ago
Wildfire on Armstrong Creek Rd. now at 10 acres. Crews working to contain the fire. No evacuations at this time. More »
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Advisory
Entered: 2 weeks, 3 days ago
Red Flag Warning in effect for McDowell County due to critical fire weather. Postpone all outdoor burning. More »
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Advisory
Entered: 2 weeks, 4 days ago
Red Flag Warning Issued for McDowell on Saturday due to gusty winds and low humidity. Postpone all outdoor burning. More »
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Advisory
Entered: 3 weeks, 1 day ago
Increased fire danger on Monday. Residents should postpone all outdoor burning. More »
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Alert
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Advisory
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Advisory
Entered: 1 month, 1 week ago
Prescribed burn planned for Box Creek Wilderness area on 3/6/2026. Smoke will be visible in southern McDowell County. More »
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Advisory
Entered: 1 month, 1 week ago
The statewide tornado drill is now complete. More safety tips at www.ready.gov/plan More »
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Advisory
Entered: 1 month, 1 week ago
*DRILL MESSAGE: A Tornado Warning has been issued as part of the annual tornado drill. **TEST ONLY** More »
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Advisory
Entered: 1 month, 1 week ago
DRILL ONLY: A tornado watch has been issued in observance of Severe Weather Preparedness Week. More »
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Advisory
Entered: 2 months ago
Traffic Alert: Emergency personnel are on scene of a motor vehicle crash in the area of 8033 US 70 West near Ed Allison Road in Marion. More »
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Advisory
Entered: 2 months ago
The PG Conv. Center off Hwy 70 West in PG is currently closed due to a power pole and lines blocking the roadway. More »
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Advisory
Entered: 2 months ago
High winds have led to numerous downed trees and power lines in Marion, Nebo and PG. Click link for info. More »
