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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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  1. Advisory

    Entered: 7 hours, 57 minutes ago

    Increased fire danger today (12/31/25) due to low humidity and gusty winds. Postpone all outdoor burning. More »

  2. Advisory

    Entered: 2 days, 2 hours ago

    Helene Recovery Update More »

  3. Advisory

    Entered: 2 days, 7 hours ago

    Wind Advisory in effect for NW McDowell starting 1pm today (12/29) through 1pm Tues. Gusts up to 50mph possible. More »

  4. Advisory

    Entered: 4 days, 7 hours ago

    Update: Raymond "Ray" Sisk has been located and is safe. More »

  5. Advisory

    Entered: 4 days, 7 hours ago

    Updated photo of Ray Sisk. Click link for picture. Possibly wearing a brown coat and camo pants. Call 911 with info. More »

  6. Advisory

    Entered: 4 days, 7 hours ago

    Search continues for Raymond "Ray" Sisk. Last seen Forsythe St. in Clinchfield 5pm Fri. Click link for picture. More »

  7. Advisory

    Entered: 4 days, 19 hours ago

    Disabled male missing from Forsythe St. in Marion (Clinchfield Community) Call 911 if you have any info. More »

  8. Advisory

    Entered: 1 week, 2 days ago

    Helene Recovery Update More »

  9. Advisory

    Entered: 3 weeks, 2 days ago

    Helene Recovery Update More »

  10. Advisory

    Entered: 3 weeks, 3 days ago

    NWS has issued a Freezing Fog Advisory for McDowell County until 10 a.m. More »

  11. Advisory

    Entered: 3 weeks, 6 days ago

    NWS issues Winter Weather Advisory for NW McDowell County starting 7pm tonight through 1pm on Friday. More »

  12. Advisory

    Entered: 1 month ago

    NWS issues Winter Weather Advisory for freezing rain in NW McDowell 7 PM Mon. - 10 AM Tues. More »

  13. Advisory

    Entered: 1 month ago

    NWS issues Winter Weather Advisory for NW McDowell County. Light icing possible 1AM-9AM on Sunday. More »

  14. Advisory

    Entered: 1 month, 1 week ago

    Free Debris Removal Application Closes Tomorrow 11/21/25 More »

  15. Advisory

    Entered: 1 month, 1 week ago

    High fire danger continues due to extremely dry conditions, low humidity, and gusty winds. Postpone all outdoor burning. More »

  16. Advisory

    Entered: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

    High fire danger continues due to dry conditions and low humidity. Postpone all outdoor burning. More »

  17. Advisory

    Entered: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

    Increased fire danger on Sunday due to low humidity and gusty winds. Please postpone all outdoor burning. More »

  18. Advisory

    Entered: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

    Outside Fire Haven Heights Dr Area More »

  19. Advisory

    Entered: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

    NWS: Scattered snow showers possible through the evening across NW McDowell County. More »

  20. Advisory

    Entered: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

    Smoke Advisory – East Marion Area More »

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