Madison County Emergency Management

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

Hyper-Reach - A Wireless Emergency Notification

Madison County uses an emergency notification system to share important public safety information such as severe weather alerts, road closures, evacuations, or other urgent situations. Residents are encouraged to keep their contact information up to date to ensure they receive alerts when issued.

Sign up for Madison County Emergency Alerts free emergency alert service.

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10/01/2026

After 52 years of service to the Madison County office of the North Carolina Forest Service, Alan “Slab” Fowler has decided to retire. Slab and his wife Lid were the backbone of the County’s NCFS office for decades, helping to protect county citizens and property from the threat of wildfire.

The Madison office of the NC Forest Service will be holding a retirement party for Slab and Lid starting at 5 o’clock on Friday, October 2nd, 2026 at the Cooperative Extension office at 258 Carolina Lane in Marshall.

09/30/2026

New Class Just Added! EMT Initial! Call 398-7700 or stop by for more information.