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
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,
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.
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,
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.
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.
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.
W.Va. State Fire Marshals organize procession returning fallen hero to McDowell County
First responders have organized a procession for a fallen hero going home to McDowell County.FireighterJeffrey Lawson, 54, of ...
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Troopers investigate McDowell County murder
BRADSHAW, W.Va. — State Police are investigating a murder that took place in McDowell County Tuesday. Senior Troopers R.L.
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Welch, McDowell county continue recovery efforts following severe flooding
Recovery efforts are ongoing in McDowell County as yet another round of winter weather threatens to delay and derail ongoing ...
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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McDowell County family screams for help moments before being washed down swollen Tug Fork River
The county is also grieving the death of War VFD Deputy Chief Jeffrey Lawson who suffered a medical episode on the way to a ...
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Summers County Sheriff’s Department collecting water to help McDowell County residents
A local sheriff's department is doing is doing what it can to help one of West Virginia's hardest hit areas. According to a ...
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One firefighter dies, another injured, while responding to McDowell County house fire
A firefighter died and another was injured while responding to a structure fire in McDowell County. According to a press ...
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State of Emergency declared for McDowell County
McDowell County, WV (WVVA) - A State of Emergency has been announced in McDowell County by the McDowell County Commission due ...