McDowell County, flood helpline call center

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,
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,
McDowell County opens a flood helpline call center to help those affected
When Delegate David Green saw how many calls were being made to 911 centers in McDowell County, he knew he had to act. With coordination from local volunteers, he set up a Flood Helpline Call Center at The Armory 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.
Visitor from Colorado helps McDowell County with flood relief
You have probably heard of tons of stories of West Virginians helping out in McDowell County. What about people who came from out of state to help? One of those people is William Causey from Hesperas,
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,
Local fire department in McDowell County helps distribute supplies to locals
Across McDowell County, fire stations acted as distribution centers to help those in need. One of those was the Northfork Volunteer Community Fire Department. Volunteer firefighters braved the elements,
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 ...
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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 ...
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“We’ll make it,” McDowell County town of Gary drying out, cleaning up from Tug Fork River flood
GARY, W.Va. — Flood damage in McDowell County is widespread. It’s not just Welch but it’s most every other community that saw damage from last weekend’s flood including the town of Gary. Situated ...
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 ...
Local K9 search and rescue team a pivotal part of the McDowell flood rescue effort
For three days this week, Stephanie and Nathan Justice, with members of the K9 Search and Rescue Services of West Virginia ...
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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 ...
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Marshall student urges for action amid flood damage in WV
When adversity strikes in West Virginia, unity remains crucial, one Marshall junior said. Social work major Teanna Stubbs ...
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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 ...