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
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,
Troopers confirm man from McDowell County killed in flooding, at least two still missing
West Virginia State Police have confirmed that the person killed in the flood this weekend is from McDowell County. Troopers said the man was in a vehicle that was washed away by high water. His body was found in the Tug River Monday. His name has not been released.
Live updates: McDowell County commissioner confirms 3 dead in weekend flood
Heavy rains that soaked the Mountain State since the morning of Feb. 15, 2025 are causing high water issues across the region, with the most significant flooding occurring in the Southern West Virginia coalfields.
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.
Flooding recovery efforts ongoing in McDowell County
McDOWELL COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - All McDowell County residents are asking for is help following the floods that devastated their community. While the Jobs for West Virginia’s Graduates program usually helps students achieve their dream career goals, now they are helping those in need.
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,
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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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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 ...
West Virginia continues to wait on disaster declaration approval after flooding
The southern portions of West Virginia continue to recover after intense flooding, particularly Mingo and McDowell counties.
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McDowell, Mingo school systems helping meet basic needs of their communities following flood
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Despite the devastating flooding that brought damages last weekend, three county school systems are working to help those in need in their communities while trying to et students ...
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.
More than 25,000 still without power in West Virginia, 4,500 in Pike County, Kentucky
More than 25,000 people in West Virginia and 4,500 in Pike County, Kentucky are without power Sunday as crews work to restore ...
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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.