McDowell County Emergency Services

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. #ncwx

Flood Advisory until 12:15AM Tuesday nixle.us/HC29H

Flood Advisory until 11:00PM nixle.us/HC26M

Boil Water Advisory Lifted: Town of Old Fort customers east of Old Fort EMS Base may resume normal water use. nixle.us/HBWYK

Boil Water Advisory: Water main break near Old Fort EMS Base impacts Town of Old Fort customers east of 1580 E Main St nixle.us/HBRAP

Boil Water Advisory canceled for Nebo Water customers. nixle.us/HB5SF

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.

McDowell County to issue Stage 2 Water Shortage Alert for Nebo Water customers beginning May 15, 2026. nixle.us/HB3GH

City of Marion to Issue Stage 2 Water Shortage Alert Beginning May 15, 2026 nixle.us/HAZTB

Boil Water/System Pressure Advisory nixle.us/HAZJB

Low Pressure Advisory nixle.us/HAZ77

NC Forest Service lifts burn ban effective 08:00 a.m. today. nixle.us/HA747

Frost Advisory issued for McDowell County starting midnight tonight to 9AM Sunday 5/3/2026. nixle.us/HA5X5

Extreme drought conditions continue across McDowell County. A burn ban remains in effect. nixle.us/H9Z77

Crash on I-40 at exit 75 has been cleared. NC 226 North remains shut down due to an overturned truck. nixle.us/H9PWR

Motor vehicle crashes affecting I-40 75mm eastbound and NC 226 North Coxes Creek Mtn. Expect travel delays. nixle.us/H9PKM

Burn ban remains in effect. Report all fires by dialing 911. Click link for more information. nixle.us/H9KKF

Nebo Water Stage 1 Water Shortage Advisory nixle.us/H9G2R

City of Marion Issues Stage 1 Water Shortage Advisory nixle.us/H9G2K

Frost Advisory issued for McDowell County starting midnight tonight through 9AM on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. nixle.us/H955K