Aiken County Department of Emergency Management

Aiken County Department of Emergency Management We help prepare our community before, during & after disasters through planning, coordination, response & recovery. Together, we build resilience.

Follow for alerts, preparedness tips & resources. Your safety is our mission. (Page not monitored) The Aiken County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) provides a central location from which government at any level (local, state, Federal) can provide interagency coordination and executive decision-making in support of the incident response. The EOC is the central command and control facility charged with carrying out the mission of the Aiken County Emergency Management Division. The EOC is located in a secure hardened facility to ensure protection from severe weather and other natural and manmade threats. The EOC has emergency backup power and interoperable emergency communications.

09/08/2026

A mostly sunny and dry day is expected across the Midlands and CSRA today with near normal temperatures.

09/07/2026

After a very active start to the weekend, cooler and drier conditions will settle to end the extended Labor Day Weekend. A warming trend is expected throughout the week as rain chances also increase.

Per the US National Weather Service Columbia South Carolina: Severe Thunderstorm Warning including North Augusta SC, Ora...
09/06/2026

Per the US National Weather Service Columbia South Carolina: Severe Thunderstorm Warning including North Augusta SC, Orangeburg SC and Belvedere SC until 7:45 PM EDT.

Aviso de Tormenta Severa incluye North Augusta SC, Orangeburg SC, Belvedere SC hasta las 7:45 PM EDT.

Per the US National Weather Service Columbia South Carolina: Severe Thunderstorm Warning continues for Columbia SC, Aike...
09/06/2026

Per the US National Weather Service Columbia South Carolina: Severe Thunderstorm Warning continues for Columbia SC, Aiken SC and Lexington SC until 7:00 PM EDT.

Aviso de Tormenta Severa continúa Columbia SC, Aiken SC, Lexington SC hasta las 7:00 PM EDT.

Post your pics and reports here with nearest cross streets.

‼️Per the US National Weather Service Columbia South Carolina: Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Columbia SC, Aiken ...
09/06/2026

‼️Per the US National Weather Service Columbia South Carolina: Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Columbia SC, Aiken SC and Lexington SC until 7:00 PM EDT. This storm will contain wind gusts to 70 MPH!.

Aviso de Tormenta Severa incluye Columbia SC, Aiken SC, Lexington SC hasta las 7:00 PM EDT. ¡Esta tormenta contiene ráfagas de vientos de 70 MPH!

Please be sure to list any issues and photos here if possible. Including closest cross streets helps the NWS compare their data with in-person reports.

Per the US National Weather Service Columbia South Carolina: A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of Ge...
09/06/2026

Per the US National Weather Service Columbia South Carolina: A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina until 9 PM EDT.

09/06/2026

Battery Check Day! Take a few simple steps today to help your household prepare:
Replace smoke alarms batteries
Check your flashlights
Charge portable chargers
Replace or recycle old batteries as needed

09/06/2026

Showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop again on Sunday, a few of which could become severe with damaging downburst winds as the primary hazard. Locally heavy rainfall and flash flooding are also possible. Remain weather aware if outdoors today and have at least two ways to receive NWS warnings, should they be issued.

06:56pm, 09/05/26Per the US National Weather Service Columbia South Carolina: Severe Thunderstorm Warning continues for ...
09/05/2026

06:56pm, 09/05/26

Per the US National Weather Service Columbia South Carolina: Severe Thunderstorm Warning continues for New Ellenton SC and Montmorenci SC until 7:15 PM EDT.

Aviso de Tormenta Severa continúa New Ellenton SC, Montmorenci SC hasta las 7:15 PM EDT.

Don’t forget to post photos and issues on weather-warned posts like this!

Per the US National Weather Service Columbia South Carolina: A special weather statement has been issued for Martinez GA...
09/05/2026

Per the US National Weather Service Columbia South Carolina: A special weather statement has been issued for Martinez GA, Aiken SC and North Augusta SC until 7:30 PM EDT.

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1930 University Pkwy
Aiken, SC
29801

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+18036421500

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