City of Lynchburg hurricane guide¶

The Lynchburg Fire Department houses the city's Emergency Management Program and runs the city Emergency Operations Center. The city sends Lynchburg Alerts through Everbridge for severe weather, road closures, and evacuations. The city's flood safety page says flash floods can come with no warning, and tells people never to walk, swim, or drive through flood water.

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 Lynchburg Fire Department Emergency Management Program. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.

What to know in City of Lynchburg¶

The city's flood safety page says to move to higher ground, never drive around barricades, and stay off bridges over fast-moving water.

Emergency and information numbers¶

Service	Number	Notes
Emergency	911	Police, fire, and ambulance. Call only when someone's life or property is in danger.
Emergency management office	434-455-3886	Lynchburg Fire Department Emergency Management Program. Not for emergencies.
Road and traffic conditions (VA511)	511	Evacuation routes and road closures.

Official alerts and information¶

Lynchburg Alerts: Free alerts by phone, email, or text. Sign up before a storm. Website.
Lynchburg Flood Safety: The city guidance on what to do before, during, and after a flood. 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The city pages checked do not publish a standing list of shelters. If shelters are opened, the city announces them through its alerts. Do not go to a site until it is announced as open.

Sources¶

Checked on October 9, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.