Officials in McDowell County provide the latest in flood-related news, cleanup, and more
County officials in McDowell County are still analyzing the damage and getting the latest on the impacts. 59News got the chance to catch up with Bobby Bowman, Emergency Manager for McDowell County. Bowman can confirm that so far,
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.
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,
Morrisey confirms flood-related death; parts of McDowell, Mercer counties still cut off by high water
Buttonwood Park in Mercer County sustained damage in the flood. The boardwalk that is part of the 55-acre lake was washed away. More than five inches of rain fell in parts of McDowell County. Brooks said they knew it was going to rain but not as much as it did.
Flood recovery donations sought for McDowell County flood victims
Efforts are under way to raise funds to help with flood recovery in McDowell County and the area. The United Way of Southern West Virginia is also helping. Executive Director Trena Decal said the organization has activated its Disaster Response and Recovery Fund to provide support to communities affected by the storm.
Details released on McDowell County flooding deaths
More details were released about the three people who died in the McDowell County floods. According to the West Virginia State Police, on Monday, February 17, 2025,
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.
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Charleston Police deliver donations to McDowell County flood victims
Members of the Charleston Police Department and the Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association traveled to McDowell County Saturday to help out people affected by recent flooding.
Following flooding in W.Va., organizations work to provide healthcare to those in need
After devastating flooding in southern West Virginia, organizations in Charleston are stepping up, gathering healthcare supplies for those in need.
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Donations needed for private bridge repairs in McDowell County
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Visitor from Colorado helps McDowell County with flood relief
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Gov. Morrisey releases names of 2 McDowell County flood victims, Commissioner Brooks confirms third death
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