McDowell County Emergency Services

McDowell County Emergency Services is located in the foothills of WNC. Divisions include 911, EMS, EM, Community Paramedic, and the Fire Marshal's Office.

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Flood Advisory until 07:15PM https://t.co/i6y7seQUBr

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Flood Advisory until 12:45PM https://t.co/sOL4H5KIRH

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Flood Advisory until 07:30PM https://t.co/FGpBVcqwsU

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Emergency exercise at Catawba Falls today from 8:30 a.m. to noon. The trail will remain open during the exercise. https://t.co/b0HMfbBNor

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Heavy rain of 2-3” per hour occurring in the NC mountains along and near I-40 from Henderson County to Alexander County. Avoid flooded roadways. If you are camping along streams, be aware of rising waters and seek higher ground if needed.
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Flood Advisory until 12:15AM Tuesday https://t.co/VPJDfNwtHX

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Flood Advisory until 11:00PM https://t.co/9anp2lPvbW

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Boil Water Advisory Lifted: Town of Old Fort customers east of Old Fort EMS Base may resume normal water use. https://t.co/ELkRHbCcq6

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Boil Water Advisory: Water main break near Old Fort EMS Base impacts Town of Old Fort customers east of 1580 E Main St https://t.co/2F26teoDW7

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Boil Water Advisory canceled for Nebo Water customers. https://t.co/Zl95Soivlg

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Officials with McDowell Emergency Services conducted the county’s annual Hurricane and Flash Flood Exercise this past Wed. at the EOC. Held each May, the exercise is designed to prepare emergency personnel and partner agencies for the upcoming hurricane season.

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McDowell County to issue Stage 2 Water Shortage Alert for Nebo Water customers beginning May 15, 2026. https://t.co/E7HddSXGvA

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City of Marion to Issue Stage 2 Water Shortage Alert Beginning May 15, 2026 https://t.co/edjq2hebD6

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Boil Water/System Pressure Advisory https://t.co/pt0PSE4zDP

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Low Pressure Advisory https://t.co/j3ZHif6511

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NC Forest Service lifts burn ban effective 08:00 a.m. today. https://t.co/KbZsajRi5z

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Frost Advisory issued for McDowell County starting midnight tonight to 9AM Sunday 5/3/2026. https://t.co/9EIKbt39wY

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Extreme drought conditions continue across McDowell County. A burn ban remains in effect. https://t.co/vycdziWufk

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Crash on I-40 at exit 75 has been cleared. NC 226 North remains shut down due to an overturned truck. https://t.co/Ip6fH4hxPU

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Motor vehicle crashes affecting I-40 75mm eastbound and NC 226 North Coxes Creek Mtn. Expect travel delays. https://t.co/PemPkQVnDh