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. If approved, that declaration would allow for affected counties and communities to receive support from FEMA and federal funding.

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,

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.

West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey is scheduled to give an update on flooding that has resulted in three confirmed deaths. The press conference is scheduled to start

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.