Newton hurricane guide¶

Newton is a city in Catawba County in North Carolina, inland from the coast. The city's pages checked have no separate hurricane page. It points residents to the Catawba County CodeRED alert system, so see the Catawba County page for emergency management and shelter guidance.

Official website: newtonnc.gov

Emergency and information numbers¶

Official alerts and information¶

• Catawba County CodeRED alerts: The city asks residents to register for the county alert system and keep contact information updated. Website.
• Newton Service Alerts: The city's page for water, wastewater, and electric service interruptions. Website.

County services that cover Newton¶

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

• Catawba County Community Alert System (CodeRED): Free alerts by phone, text, and email. Sign up before a storm. Website.
• Catawba County Emergency Management: The county's emergency management page. Website.

Related guides¶

• Should I evacuate?
• What to expect at a hurricane shelter
• Hurricane supply list
• After a hurricane: the first 24 hours
• Insurance claims and disaster aid

Sources¶

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

• https://www.newtonnc.gov/
• https://www.newtonnc.gov/departments/police/index.php
• https://www.newtonnc.gov/departments/public_works/index.php
• https://www.newtonnc.gov/service_alerts.php