There are times when natural disasters or emergency situations may occur. If a situation like this does happen, the City of Hickory will keep citizens updated with information via media releases, website updates, and social media platforms.
Catawba County Board Chair Randy Isenhower declared a State of Emergency in Catawba County at 8:00 a.m. March 18, 2020, due to the rapidly evolving COVID-19 pandemic.
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Recent Events
Flooding, June 2019
Winter Storm Diego, December 2018
Hurricane Florence, September 2018
Tornado on October 23, 2017
Flooding/Damages from Storm of July 27, 2013
1200 Year Flood