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. Patrick Morrisey (R-WV) earlier this week.
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 WV affected by major flooding Sunday; Morrisey reports 1 dead
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,
1 confirmed dead after historic Southern WV flooding
This is an aerial photo of flooding conditions at the South Williamson, Ky., Walmart and entrance to the Southside Mall, just outside Williamson, Mingo County, on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025. At least one person is dead following historic flooding in Southern West Virginia’s coalfields this weekend.
1 dead following weekend flooding in southern West Virginia
Gov. Patrick Morrisey confirmed in a press conference on Monday that at least one person is dead and that others are missing following severe flooding in the southern part of West Virginia over the weekend.
1 person dead after historic flooding in southern part of state, ‘several’ still missing
West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey confirmed on Monday that at least one person has died following severe weather that moved through the state over the weekend.
Flood cleanup continues in McDowell County amid freezing temperatures and snow
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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 ...
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Harrison County Chamber of Commerce gathers essential supplies for southern WV flood victims
Donations to support those affected by the recent flooding in southern West Virginia began to arrive at Harry Green Nissan on ...
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WV had over $15M in property damage since neglected flood trust fund was created
On March 11, 2023, the West Virginia Legislature passed legislation that created a trust fund to prioritize nature-based ...
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River flooding proves to be driving force in southern WV devastation as Tug Fork rivals highest recorded crest
The Tug Fork River came close to the highest recorded crest in both Kermit and Williamson, second only to the 1977 flood.
West Virginia Legislature to collect supplies for state flood victims, officials say
The West Virginia Legislature announced on Wednesday that it would collecting supplies to aid flood victims in the southern ...
Flash Flood Warnings into WV
The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a* Flash Flood Warning for... Northeastern Buchanan County in ...
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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 ...