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.
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.
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,
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 weekend.
Snow blankets parts of West Virginia already trying to recover from recent flooding
Much of the region woke up to a coating of snow Wednesday morning, leading to school closures and slick roads in areas still trying to recover from recent flood
West Virginia recovering from deadly flash flooding
West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey spoke with FOX Weather about recovery efforts after torrential rain and flash flooding claimed at least three lives.
Morrisey asks for emergency disaster declaration after West Virginia floods
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced on Tuesday that he’s reached out to the Trump administration for an emergency disaster declaration to get federal aid for flooding response and
2 die in West Virginia flooding, officials say
More deaths are being confirmed after flooding swept through West Virginia, Gov. Patrick Morrisey said during a press conference on Tuesday.
West Virginia couple confirmed dead following flooding
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced a couple from West Virginia is now confirmed dead following a severe flooding event.
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Ground to Cover: Recent deluges shine light on West Virginia’s need for flood mitigation
It’s a story told nearly every winter: rain combined with snowmelt have caused dangerous flooding across the state. West Virginia begins disaster recovery, with millions in federal dollars pulled down ...
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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.
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 ...
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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 ...
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USDA report says West Virginia lost 200 farms in past year
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia lost two hundred farms in the period from 2023 to 2024. the United States Department of ...
West Virginia Health Right offering emergency assistance to those who lost medicine in flooding
One West Virginia nonprofit is lending a helping hand to those who were impacted by flooding that devastated our region just ...
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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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 ...