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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,
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.
After devastating floods, southern West Virginia communities now prepare for a winter storm
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for southern counties, while she said there are Winter Weather Advisories out for portions along the I-64 corridor– from northeast Kentucky into Cabell, Putnam, Kanawha, Clay and parts of Fayette and Nicholas counties.
1 dead following weekend flooding in southern West Virginia
Gov. Patrick Morrisey confirmed in a press conference on Monday that at least one person is dead following severe flooding in the southern part of West Virginia over the weekend.
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 Weather Service issued flash flood warnings for most of the area Saturday,
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.
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 with the Welch Detachment were called to a report of a deceased man in the area of Summer Street in Welch.
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15 sex offenders arrested during operation targeting non-compliance in southern W.Va.
The West Virginia State Police have ended a two-week long operation aimed at targeting non-compliant sex offenders in the ...
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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 ...
Southern West Virginia firefighter dies on way to fire
A firefighter died Monday evening on his way to fight a fire in the Jolo community of McDowell County. According to the West ...
Will Thompson announces conclusion of service as U.S. attorney in southern West Virginia
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Will Thompson announced Tuesday he has concluded his term of service as a U.S. attorney for the ...
Harrison County Chamber and local partners unite for flood relief in southern WV
The Harrison County Chamber of Commerce, United Way of Harrison and Doddridge Counties, Central Van Lines, and Harry Green ...
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Morrisey asks for Major Disaster Declaration after floods hit southern WV
“After traveling to southern West Virginia to meet with local officials and assess the damage firsthand, I have asked ...
Flash Flood Warnings into WV
The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a* Flash Flood Warning for... Northeastern Buchanan County in ...