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,
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 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
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.
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,
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,
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.
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 Mission Mules of North Carolina and Mountain Mule Packer Ranch to deliver crucial supplies to people in Panther, West Virginia. They had extensive damage to their town, cutting off access.
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,
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With power and water returning, heat now the focus for McDowell County Commission
Recovery efforts have been progressing slowly but surely throughout McDowell County. Michael Brooks is the president of the ...
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Latest update from McDowell County: volunteers continue to help drive relief efforts as officials work to secure FEMA funding
Flood recovery efforts are ongoing in McDowell County as volunteers and first responders navigate winter weather that has ...
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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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 ...