Caswell County Emergency Management

07/19/2026

Another day, another round of severe storms possible, this time concentrated to areas along/east of the Blue Ridge. A Slight Risk is in place generally along and south of US-460 into the NC Piedmont. Damaging wind gusts will once again be the threat. There is also an isolated flash flooding risk along/south of US-460, if storms train over the same location repeatedly.

07/18/2026

Today is going to be another hot one with heat indices will be near or over 100 degrees. We also have the chance of severe storms this afternoon. Keep cool, hydrated and with an eye to the sky!

07/08/2026

Boil Water Advisory:

06/23/2026

As of this morning we have approximately 260 homes without power. There are still several locations that utility crews are working and have not yet accessed. CCEM is monitoring the situation and stand by ready to help should the need arise.

06/18/2026

Increased Risk of Wildfire Due to Elevated Fire Danger -- Thursday, June 18, 2026

The National Weather Service has issued fire danger statements for central and eastern North Carolina. What does increased fire danger mean for you today?

🎯 Fires can start from the smallest spark.
🎯 Dry conditions and wind increase fire spread.
🎯 Everyday activities carry more risk right now.

Avoid burning, and be cautious with anything that could cause a spark. Properly dispose of smoking materials such as ci******es. Be extremely careful with machinery and farm equipment when working outdoors.

Contact your N.C. Forest Service county ranger's office for guidance.
ncforestservice.gov/contacts

Spread prevention, not wildfire.

03/28/2026

Due to increased wildfire risk, the N.C. Forest Service has issued a ban on all open burning and has canceled all burning permits statewide effective 6 p.m. Saturday, March 28 until further notice.

Under North Carolina law, the ban prohibits all open burning in the affected counties, regardless of whether a permit was previously issued. The issuance of any new permits has also been suspended until the ban is lifted. Anyone violating the burn ban faces a $100 fine plus $183 court costs. Any person responsible for setting a fire may be liable for any expenses related to extinguishing the fire.

The burn ban does not apply to fires started within 100 feet of an occupied dwelling. The local fire marshal has authority to issue a burn ban within those 100 feet.

Read news release: https://www.ncagr.gov/news/press-releases/2026/03/28/statewide-burn-ban-issued-north-carolina-due-hazardous-forest-fire-conditions

03/16/2026

Caswell County EM is actively monitoring the forecasts and information available regarding the severe weather expected to pass through the county today. Public safety in Caswell County stands ready to respond should the need arise. Please tune in to your local trusted weather pages/apps for up to the minute forecasts.

🚨 WEATHER ALERT: A Tornado Watch has been issued for parts of North Carolina and Virginia until 2 PM EDT.

Conditions are favorable for the development of severe thunderstorms and tornadoes. Keep your shoes on, your devices charged, and know where your safe room is. 🌪️

03/16/2026

Just for reference.

One way to put it… ⛈️