City of Walhalla Winter Storm Updates
Friday, January 23, 2026 Update
Thursday, January 22 Update
Road Treatment Plans
Beginning Saturday morning, crews will work alongside the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) to salt and sand primary and high-traffic secondary roads. SCDOT is currently pretreating Highways 28, 11, and 183, as well as salting bridges.
• We are delaying our own application until Saturday morning to avoid rain washing away the treatment.
• Sidewalk salting will focus on the Main Street business district and emergency services locations.
• Barricades will be placed at steep, high-risk areas: the hill on S. Catherine (next to the park) and W. North Broad (in front of WPAC). Residents will still have driveway access, and the park will remain open for safe enjoyment.
• Stumphouse Mountain Park is expected to close once freezing weather arrives.
Ongoing Monitoring
• Sunday: Road inspections will determine if additional crews are needed.
• Monday: Further assessments will guide decisions on office operations and sanitation routes.
Water System Advisory
Freezing temperatures may cause water line issues. Residents are encouraged to insulate exposed pipes, know where their main shut-off valve is located, and report any leaks promptly.
Safety Reminder
We urge everyone to stay off icy roads unless absolutely necessary. Your safety — and the safety of our crews — is our top priority.
- Ensure you have prepared yourself and family; food, water, medications, warm clothing & blankets.
- Charge all of your personal devices and portable chargers and have a way to receive Wireless Emergency Alerts.
- Don’t call 911 for power outages. Report Power Outages: Blue Ridge Electric: Text OUT to 800-240-3400. Duke Energy: Text OUT to 57801
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Protect Your Home from Frozen Pipes:Recommended Actions:Allow faucets to drip slightly to keep water moving.Open cabinet doors under sinks to allow warm air circulation.Insulate exposed pipes in unheated areas such as basements, attics, and crawl spaces.Maintain a steady indoor temperature—even when away.If a pipe freezes:Turn off the main water supply immediately.Avoid using open flames to thaw pipes – this is a fire hazard.
- Report Water Outages: Walhalla Water: Call 864-499-4162
- When using generators, make sure they are used outside and away from structures.
- Only refuel heaters and generators after they have cooled off and only when they are outside.
- REMINDER: If a traffic signal is out, treat the intersection like a stop sign and STOP before proceeding through the intersection.
