McDowell County, flood relief

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,
Flooding recovery efforts ongoing in McDowell County
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,
Troopers: Three killed in McDowell County flooding were in same vehicle; two survived
Three people who were killed in McDowell County flooding were in a vehicle that washed away in high water, state police said.Donald Griffin, 69, of Welch was dr
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.
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 occupant of a silver Chevrolet Silverado that had reportedly been driving in high water and washed into the Tug River on Sunday, February 16. The truck was located a short time later in the water near Coney Island in Welch.
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.
Boone County Sheriff’s Office helps flood victims in McDowell County
Boone County Sheriff’s deputies, Putnam County Sheriff’s deputies and West Virginia State Police troopers joined forces with ...
The Herald-Dispatch4h
Flood relief continues in Mingo County
The coalfields are continuing to feel the impacts of an unprecedented flooding event. As previously reported, flood waters ...
Flood victims urged to fill out damage surveys
Flood victims in McDowell County, Mercer County and other parts of the region are being encouraged to complete damage survey forms which will help determine whether any of the counties flooded by a ...
WVVA1d
Helpline established for McDowell County residents
MCDOWELL COUNTY, W.Va. (WVVA) - Thousands remain without water and power in McDowell County. Now a helpline for those ...
The Herald-Dispatch2d
3 dead, 1 missing in WV after weekend flooding
Three people died from floodwaters in McDowell County, County Commissioner Michael Brooks confirmed in a livestreamed news ...
West Virginia MetroNews3d
Morrisey gives update on storm response; McDowell County resident lives through another major flood
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Patrick Morrisey reported Sunday night the state was in full response mode from flash flooding that ...
WVNS3d
McDowell County law enforcement issues statements regarding travel
McDowell County was one of the hardest hit areas in the flooding on the weekend of February, 15, 2025. It was so bad, that it has complicated many folks’ trip to ...