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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Entered: 6 minutes ago
Transportation Assistance Is Ending Soon. If you anticipate needing shelter, please relocate now. More »
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Entered: 10 hours, 47 minutes ago
Emergency shelters opening at 08:00 AM today (1/24/26) Ice Storm Warning in effect for McDowell County. More »
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Entered: 1 day, 5 hours ago
Emergency shelters to open at 8:00 AM on Saturday in advance of the winter storm. Click link for info. More »
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Entered: 1 day, 7 hours ago
NWS issues Ice Storm Warning for McDowell County. Click link for detailed info. More »
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Entered: 1 day, 8 hours ago
EOC Winter Storm Update 1/23/26; Final storm preparations should be made today. Click link for info. More »
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Entered: 2 days, 1 hour ago
Winter Storm Watch remains in effect. Residents should be prepared for power outages. More »
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Entered: 3 days, 3 hours ago
NWS issues Winter Storm Watch for McDowell County. Click link for detailed info. More »
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Entered: 1 week, 2 days ago
NCFS will be doing a prescribed burn on the Big Island (Lake James) starting 11:00 a.m. on 1/16/2026. More »
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Entered: 3 weeks, 3 days ago
Increased fire danger today (12/31/25) due to low humidity and gusty winds. Postpone all outdoor burning. More »
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Entered: 3 weeks, 5 days ago
Wind Advisory in effect for NW McDowell starting 1pm today (12/29) through 1pm Tues. Gusts up to 50mph possible. More »
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Entered: 4 weeks ago
Updated photo of Ray Sisk. Click link for picture. Possibly wearing a brown coat and camo pants. Call 911 with info. More »
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Entered: 4 weeks ago
Search continues for Raymond "Ray" Sisk. Last seen Forsythe St. in Clinchfield 5pm Fri. Click link for picture. More »
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Entered: 4 weeks ago
Disabled male missing from Forsythe St. in Marion (Clinchfield Community) Call 911 if you have any info. More »
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Entered: 1 month, 2 weeks ago
NWS has issued a Freezing Fog Advisory for McDowell County until 10 a.m. More »