Mars Hill Volunteer Fire Department

07/09/2025

Hazardous weather Outlook for this afternoon

Please remain weather-aware this afternoon!

06/27/2025

Today, Madison County Emergency Management, NC Forest Service- Madison County, and leadership from the smallest Madison County volunteer fire department, to the largest paid fire department, attended the WNC Wildfire Summit. We would like to thank all of these Madison County agencies who took the time to attend this meeting, with the common goal of better preparing themselves, and their communities.

We would like to extend our gratitude to Buncombe County Emergency Management, NC Emergency Management, FEMA, NC Forest Service, US Forest Service, and a host of other agencies for contributing to this event. Emergency Services stakeholders were able to receive information on our wildfire landscape, and how heavy fuel loads from Hurricane Helene will impact future fires. From past fires, to mitigation techniques, no topic was left untouched.

The slide below is just one example of how YOU, our citizens, play a crucial role in future wildfires. With the fall wildfire season only a few months away, NOW is the time to prepare. Stay tuned for future updates, and information.

06/26/2025

Severe weather outlook for this afternoon

12:30 PM 6/26/25 Update: Severe thunderstorm chance has increased to a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) for much of the area this afternoon and evening. Strong to severe storms are already developing across the area. Stay weather aware!

06/25/2025

Severe weather Outlook for this afternoon

Madison County residents, be prepared for another round of severe storms, capable of producing damaging winds gusts, and large hail. These storms are anticipated to impact our county, starting Wednesday afternoon.

06/19/2025

Latest update on the I-40 closure expect high traffic throughout the county until this is resolved.

*I-40 UPDATE*

Latest from TN DOT- "Right now, we expect this stretch of I-40 to be closed for at least two weeks. Commercial and thru traffic should use I-81 to I-26 or I-81 to I-77 detour routes."

Madison County Emergency Management is coordinating with local partners, such as NC DOT, Fire Departments, and Law Enforcement. Please understand that increased traffic is expected until I-40 is reopened, and these agencies are doing their best to mitigate traffic issues, to the best of their abilities.

Residents may notice barricades that have went up throughout the day at some intersections. These are an attempt to curb commerical vehicle traffic, and wayfaring travelers, on our smaller roadways with a history of traffic issues. Additional resources have been requested, and may be visible in the coming days.

Please do your part to help keep Madison County safe during this difficult time!

-Madison County Emergency Management

06/19/2025

We would like to recognize Firefighter Chandler Hensley for completing his BLET training and for receiving the highest state exam score in his class. Awesome job Brother!

06/15/2025

05/16/2025

Latest from the National Weather Service Greenville/Spartanburg

Line of showers and storms will push into the western Carolinas and northeast Georgia overnight tonight into early Saturday morning. Strongest storms will be across the North Carolina mountains. Be sure to have multiple ways to receive warnings. Damaging winds will be the main threat, but large hail and an isolated tornado can't be ruled out.

05/16/2025

Be aware of the threat of severe weather this afternoon

⛈️Complex forecast this afternoon and evening and again overnight as severe storms are possible.

🥵 Highs will climb into the upper 80s to lower 90s this afternoon with heat indices ranging from the lower to upper 90s.

05/13/2025

Do you know of a family member, friend, or neighbor who may still have bridge or driveway damage from Hurricane Helene? This new program through NCEM can provide assistance. Please share this within your communities, and those who may not view social media.