Cherokee County, NC Emergency Management

05/09/2024

Cherokee County has experienced significant storm damage overnight, especially in the Peachtree area. Please use extreme caution if you have to get out and only call 911 for emergencies.

More storms are expected this morning with high winds up to 40-60mph. Weather is expected to improve in the afternoon hours.

05/08/2024

A Tornado Watch is now in effect for parts of our area (yellow on the map below) until midnight EDT. Just for reference, the dark green is the Flood Watch in effect until tomorrow morning. If you are green, you are not under the Tornado Watch.

05/05/2023

The Union County Sheriff's Office is asking the public to help deputies search for Cordell McMillan, an autistic man who has been missing from Union County since the evening of Thursday, April 27.

McMillan, 21, has no immediate family in the area and has been living at 82 Nichols Circle off Copperhead Road in the west end of the county.

He told his roommate Thursday that he was "going to the city" and has not been heard from or seen since, and the roommate reported him missing Saturday.

McMillan is 6'1" tall and is estimated to weigh about 175 pounds. He was last seen wearing blue jeans, a green shirt and carrying a lime-green backpack.

The GBI has been called in to assist with the search, but as of this time, the Sheriff's Office has very little information to go on.

Anyone who has information that could lead authorities to McMillan's whereabouts is being asked to call either 911 or the Sheriff's Office at 706-439-6066.

04/05/2022

Your "safe place" location may be different depending on the type of hazardous weather. You should always avoid driving & keep in mind:

⛈️ Hail & wind gusts: Both can be dangerous & cause injuries. Get inside & move away from windows.

🌪️ Tornadoes: Go indoors & shelter

More tips from U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) below.

04/05/2022

✅ What is a tornado warning? A storm has been sighted by a weather radar. There is imminent danger to life & property.

✅ What should I do?
Take action! Move to a shelter immediately and stay away from windows & doors. Do not get under a bridge or overpass.

ready.gov/tornadoes

04/05/2022

The forecast remains on track for severe weather potential Wednesday afternoon and evening.

04/05/2022

04/05/2022

A risk of severe storms remain across much of the area for Wednesday afternoon and evening. The greatest time-frame for thunderstorms will be from mid-afternoon to early evening. Please stay tuned to the latest weather forecast.

04/04/2022

April 5, 2022, Cherokee County will be holding a groundbreaking ceremony at the future site of the recently approved Emergency Medical Services Station 1.

State Representative Gillespie and State Senator Corbin, Cherokee County Commissioners, and EMS Staff will be conducting the groundbreaking

03/30/2022

!!! URGENT !!! Cherokee County has announced a countywide BURN BAN for Wednesday, March 30. This applies to fires within 100 feet of a structure. Town of Murphy previously announced a Burn Ban that is in effect within city limits. Fire danger in the area remains elevated with conditions worsening this afternoon. Strong southerly winds with low humidity will combine for critical fire levels later this afternoon, through tonight.

03/28/2022