Stanly County Government

10/11/2026

Stanly County Alert:

Tornado Warning issued October 11 at 8:57AM EDT until October 11 at 9:30AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
TORRAH

The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Northern Anson County in central North Carolina...
Southwestern Montgomery County in central North Carolina...
Northwestern Richmond County in central North Carolina...
Southeastern Stanly County in central North Carolina...

* Until 930 AM EDT.

* At 857 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 8 miles northeast of Marshville, or 13 miles northwest
of Wadesboro, moving northeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.

* This dangerous storm will be near...
Ansonville around 900 AM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Uwharrie Haven, Norwood, Peachland, Polkton, and Lake Tillery.
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
http://www.weather.gov

09/22/2026

PLANNED WATER SERVICE INTERRUPTION – BADIN AREA

Stanly County Utilities will conduct necessary repair work on the main transmission line that supplies water to the Badin area beginning Thursday, September 24, at 9:00 PM.

Water service will be completely unavailable in the Badin area during the repair.

The work is expected to take approximately four hours.

Residents and businesses are encouraged to plan accordingly and have adequate water available before the outage begins.

We appreciate your patience and understanding while crews complete this necessary repair.

09/04/2026

06/09/2026

Congratulations to our local community college for their nationally recognized workforce development efforts.

We’re honored to be named a 2027 finalist by The Aspen Institute! This recognition highlights our work to strengthen student success in completion, transfer, bachelor’s attainment, and workforce outcomes 💙 Learn more: as.pn/prize

05/21/2026

Reminder - County offices will be closed on Monday, May 25 for the Memorial Day holiday.

05/19/2026

Stanly County Utilities has dispatched staff to the Locust area due to a reported water leak and outage. Once the Utilities staff can evaluate the issue, more information regarding the specific cause and time line for repair will be posted and shared with water users in the Locust area. If you have questions or concerns please call the Utilities customer service line at 704-986-3868.

05/08/2026

🔥 BURN BAN LIFTED 🔥

The Stanly County Fire Marshal’s Office and City of Albemarle Fire Marshal’s Office have lifted the local burn ban effective 12:00 p.m. today, Friday, May 8, 2026. This follows the North Carolina Forest Service lifting the statewide burn ban effective 8:00 a.m.

⚠️ Burn permits are still REQUIRED for any open burning. Previous permits issued before the burn ban are no longer valid and residents must obtain a new permit.

Get a permit here:
https://apps.ncagr.gov/burnpermits

✅ LEGAL TO BURN:
• Leaves
• Limbs & brush
• Yard debris
• Untreated natural vegetation

❌ ILLEGAL TO BURN:
• Trash or household garbage
• Plastics or rubber
• Treated lumber
• Construction debris
• Tires or shingles

Please burn responsibly:
• Never leave a fire unattended
• Keep water or extinguishing tools nearby
• Avoid burning during windy conditions

Residents within municipal limits should also check with local officials regarding any additional burning ordinances.

For questions, contact the Stanly County Fire Marshal’s Office or City of Albemarle Fire Marshal’s Office.

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04/23/2026

STATEWIDE AND LOCAL BURN BANS REMAIN STRICTLY IN EFFECT

Update for: Thursday, April 23, 2026

Both the Statewide Burn Ban (issued by the N.C. Forest Service) AND the Local Stanly County Burn Ban (issued by the Stanly County and City of Albemarle Fire Marshal’s Offices) REMAIN STRICTLY IN EFFECT today.

Due to critically high fire danger, absolutely NO open burning is permitted anywhere in Stanly County. Because both state and local bans are active, there are zero exceptions. This total prohibition includes campfires, bonfires, and agricultural burning.

Ignoring these overlapping mandates puts our community at extreme risk and depletes emergency resources. Violations will be strictly enforced, resulting in a fine of up to $250 for first offenses.

To report illegal burning, call 704-986-3700 or 911.

04/22/2026

Stanly County Utility customers in the Locust and Stanfield area, please be aware beginning on Thursday, April 30 the water tower in Locust will be taken off-line for a routine renovation project. It will be off-line for several weeks. Water pressure in the Locust and Stanfield areas will be affected.

Stanly County Utilities respectfully requests impacted customers to be aware of water usage. Please attempt to minimize unnecessary activities, such as watering grass or filling pools, until this project is complete.

Thank you for your patience during this process. If you have any questions please call (704)-986-3686.