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State of Emergency

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.

The City of Hickory is not currently under a State of Emergency.

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Social Media

Facebook: City of Hickory, NC – Government

X: @cityofhickory and @hickorywellcrafted

Instagram: @hickorywellcrafted

YouTube: City of Hickory


Recent Events

Strong Winds and Flash Flooding from storm on January 9, 2024

Winter Storm Izzy, January 2022

COVID-19 Pandemic, March 2020 - June 2021

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

1,200 Year Flood