Ashe County Emergency Management

08/06/2026

The following is a weather briefing from NWS Blacksburg as of Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 6:00 AM:

Overview: Ample moisture converging along the Blue Ridge will bring a daily threat of showers and thunderstorms each afternoon and evening for the rest of the week. Storms will be efficient rain producers, and rainfall rates could exceed 2 to 3 inches per hour. Heavy downpours from stronger storms could repeatedly track over the same locations, increasing the potential for flash flooding. Confidence is low regarding specific flash flooding locations, but urban areas and mountainous terrain will be particularly susceptible. Antecedent soil conditions are also gradually becoming wetter, which further increases the flash flooding threat.

Threats: Thunderstorms will be capable of producing heavy rainfall that may result in flash flooding.

Locations and Timing:
• Flooding: The flooding threat is for the Mountains and Foothills today, areawide for Friday, then along and west of the Blue Ridge again Saturday.
Impacts:
• Flash flooding can cause water levels to rise quickly in creeks, rivers, urban, and flood-prone areas, potentially leading to flooded roads and bridges.

08/05/2026

08/05/2026

This is a NEW County Position in a NEW County Department. The EMS Director will assist the County as we transition to a County Operated Service.

COUNTY OF ASHE POSITION AVAILABLE
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Director

Ashe County is seeking applications to fill a vacancy in the Emergency Medical Services Department as an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Director. This executive leadership position is responsible for overseeing all EMS operations, ensuring high-quality patient care, developing policies and procedures, managing personnel and budgets, coordinating with public safety partners, and maintaining compliance with all applicable regulations. Applicants must exercise initiative and independent judgement. Employee must exercise tact, courtesy, and firmness in frequent contact with the general public. Employee is subject to the usual hazards of first response work. Salary range: $71,274.66 to $103,226.96 annually plus excellent benefits package. For a full job description and a Form PD-107 application, visit www.ashecountygov.com, or contact the NC Works office at 336-982-5627. Completed applications may be mailed to County of Ashe, Attn: Human Resources, 150 Government Circle Suite 2500, Jefferson NC 28640 or emailed to [email protected]. Faxed applications may be submitted to 336-846-5516. Application deadline is Friday, September 18th, 2026 at 5:00 PM. Criminal records check and pre-employment drug testing are required. EOE/AAE

08/05/2026

The following is a weather briefing from NWS Blacksburg as of Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 6:00 AM:

Overview: Ample moisture converging along the Blue Ridge will bring a daily threat of showers and thunderstorms each afternoon and evening for the rest of the week. Storms will be efficient rain producers, and so rainfall rates could be high. Heavy downpours from stronger storms could repeatedly track over the same locations, thus increasing the potential for flash flooding. Confidence is low regarding specific flash flooding locations, but urban areas and mountainous terrain will be particularly susceptible. Antecedent soil conditions are also gradually becoming wetter, which further increases the flash flooding threat.

Threats: Thunderstorms will be capable of producing heavy rainfall that may result in flash flooding.

Locations and Timing:
• Flooding: The flooding threat is areawide for today, for the Piedmont and Foothills for Thursday, areawide for Friday, then along and west of the Blue Ridge again Saturday and Sunday.
Impacts:
• Flash flooding can cause water levels to rise quickly in creeks, rivers, urban, and flood-prone areas, potentially leading to flooded roads and bridges.

08/04/2026

The following is a weather briefing from NWS Blacksburg as of Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 6:00 AM:

Overview: Ample moisture converging along the Blue Ridge will bring a daily threat of showers and thunderstorms each afternoon and evening for the rest of the week. For today, the greatest potential for showers and thunderstorms is over the Piedmont and central VA, generally south of Interstate 64. Storms will be efficient rain producers, and so rainfall rates could be high. Heavy downpours from stronger storms could repeatedly track over the same locations, thus increasing the potential for flash flooding.

Threats: Thunderstorms will be capable of producing heavy rainfall that may result in flash flooding. Some of the stronger storms may produce isolated wind damage.

Locations and Timing:
• Flooding: The highest threat for heavy rain today will be most of the area south of Interstate 64. The flooding threat returns areawide for Wednesday, for the Piedmont and Foothills for Thursday, areawide for Friday, then along and west of the Blue Ridge again Saturday.
Impacts:
• Flash flooding can cause water levels to rise quickly in creeks, rivers, urban, and flood-prone areas, potentially leading to flooded roads and bridges.

08/03/2026

COUNTY OF ASHE
POSITION VACANCY

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Director

Ashe County is seeking applications to fill a vacancy in the Emergency Medical Services Department as an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Director. This executive leadership position is responsible for overseeing all EMS operations, ensuring high-quality patient care, developing policies and procedures, managing personnel and budgets, coordinating with public safety partners, and maintaining compliance with all applicable regulations. Applicants must exercise initiative and independent judgement. Employee must exercise tact, courtesy, and firmness in frequent contact with the general public. Employee is subject to the usual hazards of first response work. Salary range: $71,274.66 to $103,226.96 annually plus excellent benefits package. For a full job description and a Form PD-107 application, visit www.ashecountygov.com, or contact the NC Works office at 336-982-5627. Completed applications may be mailed to County of Ashe, Attn: Human Resources, 150 Government Circle Suite 2500, Jefferson NC 28640 or emailed to [email protected]. Faxed applications may be submitted to 336-846-5516. Application deadline is Friday, September 18th, 2026 at 5:00 PM. Criminal records check and pre-employment drug testing are required. EOE/AAE

08/03/2026

The following is a weather briefing from NWS Blacksburg as of Monday, August 3, 2026 at 6:00 AM:

Overview: Showers and thunderstorms will develop again this afternoon, with the potential for some rainfall to fall in the same areas that have received rain over the weekend, as a surface front becomes oriented along the Blue Ridge, plus abundant moisture still in the atmosphere. This moist air will continue through most of the upcoming week and a front will remain in the vicinity, which will support daily showers and thunderstorms and a continued threat for flash flooding.

Threats: Thunderstorms will be capable of producing heavy rainfall that may result in flash flooding.

Locations and Timing:
• Flooding: The highest threat for heavy rain today will be most of the area, especially in the mountains. The flooding threat returns area-wide for Tuesday and Wednesday, and for areas along and west of the Blue Ridge for Thursday and Friday.
Impacts:
• Flash flooding can cause water levels to rise quickly in creeks, rivers, urban, and flood-prone areas, potentially leading to flooded roads and bridges.

08/02/2026

The following is a weather briefing from NWS Blacksburg as of Sunday, August 2, 2026 at 6:00 AM:

Overview: Shower and thunderstorm activity will continue for most of today, increasing in coverage later this afternoon as abundant moist air remains across the Mid-Atlantic region. This moist air will continue through most of the upcoming week due to a stalled cold front, which will support daily showers and thunderstorms.

Threats: Thunderstorms will be capable of producing localized damaging wind gusts, as well as heavy rainfall that may result in flash flooding.

Locations and Timing:
Severe: Area-wide, with damaging wind gusts as the highest severe threat. The threat is highest this afternoon and evening.
Flooding: The highest threat for heavy rain today will be along a line from near Pilot Mountain, NC to Lynchburg, VA and northwestward, enhanced by local terrain, though flash flooding will be possible area-wide. For Monday, the threat pushes off to the north, near I-64 and for the northern Piedmont north and east of Lynchburg, VA. The flooding threat returns area-wide for Tuesday, and for areas along/west of the Blue Ridge for Wednesday/Thursday.
Impacts:
Damaging wind gusts can cause trees and power lines to fall, resulting in isolated power outages and blocked roads.
Flash flooding can cause water levels to rise quickly in creeks, rivers, urban, and flood-prone areas, potentially leading to flooded roads and bridges.

08/02/2026

NEW SCAM ALERT!!!

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07/28/2026

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