With snow in the forecast this weekend, and out of an abundance of caution, a State of Local Emergency has been declared for three properties in Horseshoe Bay. This declaration is related to a ...

Major flooding may occur along the Bohle River. The Bohle River at Mt Bohle recorded an initial peak of 7.46 metres around 09:30 pm Friday 31 January, above the major flood level (7.00 m). The river ...

Major flooding is likely along the Ross River. The Ross River at Aplin Weir is currently at 0.66 metres and rising, below the minor flood level (1.10 m). With forecast rainfall, the Ross River at ...

Legislation introduced today aims to clarify policies regarding evacuation orders in emergency situations. Representative ...

Friday, 11:00 a.m. PST Cal Fire data marked the Palisades Fire at 98% containment and the Eaton Fire at 99% containment. Thursday, 10:07 p.m. PST The Hughes Fire reached full containment nine days ...

A wildfire that burned an estimated 220 acres in McDowell County was likely sparked when high winds knocked down a power line near Old Fort, emergency officials said on Thursday. McDowell County ...

The modeling scenarios, in addition to the information that was gathered through multiple meetings with the community, aided with the development and finalization of an Emergency Evacuation Report and ...

An out of control wildfire is currently burning in the Bat Cave Road area in Old Fort, North Carolina and has forced some ...

As of 6:30 p.m. Jan. 30, firefighters were continuing burnout operations in McDowell County on the North Fork Fire, which has grown to 200 acres and is 20% contained.

An outside fire has been reported on Bat Cave Road in Old Fort after a tree fell on a power line, local authorities said.

MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. – At least three wildfires ignited near North Carolina towns that were devastated by Hurricane Helene.

Evacuation orders in McDowell County, NC, were lifted after the Crooked Creek Fire was 55% contained; it had prompted several ...