Madison County Emergency Management

10/22/2026

Madison County Emergency Management would like to extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to Fairview Volunteer Fire Department K-9 Scout, Weaverville Fire Department, Madison County Sheriff's Office, and Ebbs Chapel Volunteer Fire Department for their assistance during a recent land search operation.
The dedication, professionalism, and teamwork displayed by each agency were instrumental in supporting this effort. We are fortunate to have such committed public safety partners who consistently answer the call and work together to serve and protect our communities.
Your willingness to dedicate your time, resources, and expertise demonstrates the strength of mutual aid and the importance of collaboration during critical incidents.
Thank you for your service, commitment, and continued partnership.
Madison County Emergency Management 🚒🚓🐾🤝

10/17/2026

Coldest temperatures of the fall season so far expected tonight. Areas of frost and freezing temps expected across the mountains tonight. Protect sensitive vegetation or bring outdoor plants indoors. Ensure pets have a warm place to stay overnight. Wrap exposed outdoor pipes or irrigation systems if necessary.

10/12/2026

10/11/2026

10/09/2026

Madison County Emergency Management is monitoring Hurricane Isaias with NC Emergency Management. As of 11 AM Friday, Isaias is a major Category 3 hurricane with 120 mph winds. Landfall on the Gulf Coast is expected Friday night or early Saturday. The center of the storm is forecast to pass to our west, but heavy rain and strong winds will reach well beyond the center. Here is what the forecast means for Madison County this weekend.

🌧️ RAIN
• Heaviest rain: Saturday into early Sunday.
• In Madison County, the current forecast shows about 1-2 inches with some areas getting 2-4 inches. Forecasters note that local totals could end up higher.
• While we are not in the Flood Watch, minor flooding is possible along streams and in low lying areas. Widespread significant flooding on main stem rivers is currently unlikely.

💨 WIND
• Winds increase late Friday into Saturday morning and begin to weaken on Sunday.
• Gusts of 25 to 35 mph are likely in most mountain areas, with gusts of 45 to 60 mph at elevations above 3,000 feet.
• Strong gusts can bring down trees and power lines.

⛈️ SEVERE STORMS
The risk of severe thunderstorms and isolated tornadoes this weekend is focused east of the mountains, across the Piedmont and Coastal Plain.

✅ WHAT WE ARE ASKING YOU TO DO NOW
• Charge phones and backup batteries, and check flashlights.
• Bring in or tie down anything the wind can move.
• If you live near a creek or in a spot that floods, know how you would get to higher ground.
• Never drive through water covering a road. Turn around, don't drown.
• Have more than one way to receive warnings, especially overnight.

We will share updates on this page as the forecast changes. For the latest forecast and alerts, follow the National Weather Service Greenville Spartanburg office at weather.gov/gsp and visit ReadyNC.gov. In an emergency, call 911.

Monitor Madison County Emergency Management and the National Weather Service for updates. Please check on neighbors who may need assistance.

10/08/2026

10/08/2026

Latest Storm update on Isaias.

10/07/2026

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