Gaithersburg hurricane guide¶

Gaithersburg is a city in Montgomery County, Maryland. The city runs a stormwater management program that uses ponds to limit flooding after heavy rain, and it sends emergency and weather alerts through Alert Gaithersburg, which also relays Montgomery County emergency messages.

Checked on October 10, 2026

Every phone number and web address on this page was checked against official sources on that date. Details can change, especially during a storm. Always follow instructions from the City of Gaithersburg. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.

Official website: gaithersburgmd.gov

What to know in Gaithersburg¶

The city's stormwater facilities include ponds that hold water only for a few hours after rain and ponds that always hold water. They are built to limit flooding after rainfall.

Emergency and information numbers¶

Service	Number	Notes
City Hall	301-258-6300	Main line at 31 S Summit Ave. Not for emergencies.
Police Department	301-258-6400	Department office line. For emergencies call 911.
Montgomery County Police non-emergency	301-279-8000	Listed on the city police page for non-emergency police matters.

Official alerts and information¶

Alert Gaithersburg: Free emergency, weather, and traffic alerts by phone, text, and email. Also carries Montgomery County emergency messages. Website.
Stormwater Management Program: The city's stormwater ponds and water quality program. Website.

Evacuation centers¶

Open only when announced

Evacuation centers open only when officials announce them, and not every center opens for every storm. Check the official list of open centers before you leave home. Bring your own bedding, food, water, and medicines.

The City of Gaithersburg does not publish shelter locations on the pages checked. Shelters, if any, are announced for each emergency, so do not go to a site until it is announced. See the Montgomery County page.

County services that cover Gaithersburg¶

Montgomery County manages evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts for everyone who lives in Gaithersburg. The Montgomery County guide has the full list of county numbers, radio stations, and recovery help.

Alert Montgomery: Free alerts by text, email, or voice message. Sign up before a storm and pick the categories you want. Website.
Montgomery County Hurricane Guidance: The county's official hurricane page: before, during, and after a storm. Website.

Sources¶

Checked on October 10, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.