Last Updated on January 25, 2026 4:02 pm
***UPDATE Sunday January 25 4pm – Shelter Status:
* First Presbyterian Church (General Population Shelter): Closed Immediately
* Deep Gap Fire Department (Warming Center): Closed Immediately
* Rumple Presbyterian Church Warming Center:
– Closed Today
– Reopening Tomorrow 10:00 am – 4:00 pm –
Watauga County has established multiple shelters and warming centers to assist residents during the severe winter storm.
General Population Shelter
- Location: First Presbyterian Church
- Address: 131 Big Valley St, Boone, NC 28607
- Hours: 24 Hour
Warming Centers
Deep Gap Fire Department
- Address: 6583 Old US 421 S, Deep Gap, NC 28618
- Hours: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Rumple Presbyterian Church
- Address: 1218 Main St, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
- Hours: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Residents are urged to seek shelter if experiencing difficulty during the winter storm. Stay safe and warm.
