Henderson County Emergency Updates

NORTH CAROLINA FOREST SERVICE TO LIFT BURN BAN IN 81 OF 100 N.C. COUNTIES, INCLUDING HENDERSON COUNTY

A message from Henderon County Fire Marshal Glen Gillette

Due to recent precipitation, greening up of forest vegetation and improving humidity levels the burn ban for Henderson County that was issued on March 28, 2026, will be lifted effective May 3, 2026, at 8:00 A.M.

Although the burn ban will be lifted, we ask everyone to be careful while burning, considering weather and wind conditions. When burning brush or other natural vegetation a burn permit issued by the North Carolina Forest Service is required. Burning of trash, construction materials, or anything other than natural vegetation is always prohibited.

Thank you for your cooperation and consideration throughout the recent burn ban.

Further information can be obtained by contacting the Fire Marshals Office at 697-4728.

For a complete weather forecast visit the National Weather Service website.
To check power outages in the County visit Duke Energy website.

Roads
For road conditions, visit NC DOT website

Hurricane Helene State of Emergency
Henderson County Board of Commissioners’ Chairman Rebecca McCall declared a State of Emergency for Henderson County effective 8:00 a.m., Thursday, September 26, 2024, due to the weather related impacts from Hurricane Helene. The State of Emergency will continue until emergency service officials advise otherwise.
The State of Emergency is also proclaimed at the request of the Mayors in the Town of Fletcher, Town of Laurel Park, Village of Flat Rock and Town of Mills River.

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