McDowell County, Southern West Virginia and flood relief

McDowell County resident comments on flood damage
Many people in southern West Virginia were affected by flooding that swept through the state in February 2025. Heather Bailey, a resident of the Panther area of McDowell County, spoke out about how the flooding affected her family,
McDowell County confirms 3 dead in Southern West Virginia floods
Three people died from floodwater in McDowell County, County Commissioner Michael Brooks confirmed in a livestreamed news conference Tuesday.
Clendenin Fire Chief recalls response rescue mission to flood-devastated Southern West Virginia counties
CLENDENIN, W.Va. — Clendenin Fire Chief Kevin Clendenin says when he looks back on assisting in the rescue missions from the recent devastating flood waters that hit Southern West Virginia, there’s no way it can’t tug on his heart strings.
Gov. Morrisey: Death toll from southern West Virginia flooding now at 2
CHARLESTON — West Virginia emergency response officials are now in day four of response to the weekend flooding in multiple counties in Southern West Virginia, and while progress is being made on opening roadways and reconnecting power,
Southern West Virginia coalfield counties impacted by major flooding event
Many counties in the southern West Virginia coalfields were hit with a historic flooding event over the weekend. The National Weather Service issued flash flood warnings for most of the area Saturday,
Three confirmed dead in McDowell County flood
Three flood-related deaths were confirmed Tuesday during emergency briefings conducted by Gov. Patrick Morrisey and the McDowell County Commission. Morrisey conducted a media briefing Tuesday morning about ongoing recovery efforts.
More details released on the 3 dead in McDowell County flooding
West Virginia State Police have released the names of the three people who died in flooding near Welch on Monday, as well as more details on the incident.
Flood cleanup continues in McDowell County amid freezing temperatures and snow
A major cleanup and extensive road repairs are still ahead for McDowell County, which was hit hard by flooding that left ...
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West Virginia waiting on emergency disaster declaration after flooding
West Virginia is still waiting on approval from the federal government for an emergency disaster declaration filed by Gov.
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Guard leadership says flood costs covered by the Governor’s fund
New state Adjutant General says Governor Morrisey has authorized $700,000 so far for the West Virginia National Guard's flood ...
Attorney offers free legal assistance to help flood victims
You’re just sitting there thinking, what in the world can we do to help them? Most people don’t have flood insurance because ...
“I felt it in my heart.” Pulaski residents help collect donations for flood victims in Buchanan Co. and West Virginia
Flood waters devastated our neighbors in Buchanan County and across the border in West Virginia, pulling at the heartstrings ...
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Norfolk Southern reopens Heartland Corridor after repairing flood damage
Trains are rolling again on Norfolk Southern’s Heartland Corridor after flooding hit parts of West Virginia, Kentucky, ...
OUS Student Social Work Association mobilizes for flood relief
Seeking many items for flood victims in Kentucky, West Virginia As communities in Kentucky and West Virginia grapple with the devastation caused by severe winter storms and flooding, Ohio University ...
How a few inches of rain turned ‘catastrophic’ in Kentucky and West Virginia
Areas hardest hit were concentrated around parts of eastern Kentucky and southern West Virginia that had already seen up to ...