Carroll County hurricane guide¶
Carroll County Emergency Management coordinates planning, response, recovery, and mitigation for natural and manmade disasters and works with law enforcement, fire, EMS, and volunteer groups such as the Red Cross. The county's preparedness page covers flash flooding and flooding, tornadoes, hurricanes, and winter weather. Carroll is a mountain county, so flash floods and wind from the remains of tropical storms are the main storm concerns.
Checked on October 9, 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 Carroll County Emergency Management. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.
What to know in Carroll County¶
- The county's preparedness page says flash flooding is the number one weather-related killer in the United States, citing the National Weather Service, and links to Virginia Department of Emergency Management flood basics.
Emergency and information numbers¶
| Service | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency | 911 | Police, fire, and ambulance. Call only when someone's life or property is in danger. |
| County information line | 276-730-3001 | County office. Not for emergencies. |
| Sheriff's Office non-emergency | 276-730-3020 | For police matters that are not emergencies. |
| Road and traffic conditions (VA511) | 511 | Evacuation routes and road closures. |
Official alerts and information¶
- Carroll County Everbridge alerts: Free alerts by text, email, or phone. Sign up before a storm. Website.
- Carroll County preparedness guide: The county page on flash flooding, tornadoes, hurricanes, and winter weather, with links to Virginia Department of Emergency Management guidance. Website.
Cities and towns¶
Each city has its own services and some have their own alerts. The county's evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts cover everyone, in every city and in unincorporated areas.
- Town of Hillsville
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 9, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.
- https://www.carrollcountyva.gov/government/emergency_management/emergency_preparedness.php
- https://www.carrollcountyva.gov/government/emergency_management/index.php
- https://www.carrollcountyva.gov/services/sheriffs_office/index.php
- https://511virginia.org/
- https://www.carrollcountyva.gov/how_do_i/subscribe_for_everbridge/index.php