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,
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 three people dead.Bitter cold and snow
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.
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,
Multiple missing in Mcdowell County after flooding, officials say
MCDOWELL COUNTY, W.Va. (WVVA) - There are multiple people missing in McDowell County after heavy downpours moved through the area Saturday night, causing major flooding. McDowell County Commissioner Michael Brooks confirmed to WVVA that there are several missing and unaccounted for across the county.
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.
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,
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.
Authorities recover second missing person in McDowell County flood
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A second individual who died in the weekend flooding in McDowell County has been found. Governor Patrick Morrisey identified the two victims who were recovered on back-to-back days as Donald and Debbie Griffin of Welch.
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.
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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Vienna gathers water, cleaning supplies for West Virginia flood victims
Community spirit and generosity thrive within Vienna city limits in response to recent devastating floods in McDowell County ...
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Names, information released on West Virginia flood-related deaths
According to the release, Senior Trooper K. M. Saddler conducted a death investigation and identified the deceased as an ...
2-year-old identified as third death in West Virginia flooding
A two-year-old boy has been identified as the third person who died in flooding that swept through West Virginia this past ...
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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.