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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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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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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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 ...
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West Virginia governor seeks federal aid after visiting flood-ravaged Mingo County
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey visited the ... Y Donations for those in central Appalachia who have been impacted by the recent flooding may be made by clicking here.
Local volunteers unite to provide essentials as West Virginia awaits FEMA aid
After flooding swept up parts of southern West Virginia, the people who live there are still figuring out what their next moves are. Rebecca Hager, who lives in ...