McDowell County, flood relief and West Virginia

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.
2 confirmed dead in McDowell County; one still missing after flooding event
MCDOWELL COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) – A couple from Welch, West Virginia is confirmed dead following a severe flooding event that hit parts of West Virginia over the weekend, Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced on Tuesday. Gov. Morrisey also announced that one other person is still missing in McDowell County as of Tuesday.
Warming centers, supply distribution open up across southern West Virginia
Warming centers and supply distribution locations were opened throughout southern West Virginia in the wake of flooding and expected cold temperatures. According to the McDowell County Schools – WV, Delegate David Green – McDowell County,
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 and that others are missing following severe flooding in the southern part of West Virginia over the weekend.
West Virginia couple confirmed dead following flooding
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced a couple from West Virginia is now confirmed dead following a severe flooding event.
Two dead in West Virginia flooding
More deaths are being confirmed after flooding swept through West Virginia, Gov. Patrick Morrisey said during a press conference on Tuesday.
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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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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 ...
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McDowell county leaders provide recovery information, unveil 24/7 help line
Public officials gathered together in Welch on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, to provide some crucial information about flood relief efforts. We got some more sad news today ...
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Welch restaurant brings battered community together amidst cleanup efforts
WELCH, W.Va. –Roberto Diaz, better known as “Taco Man” in Downtown Welch, is one of many residents reaching out a helping ...
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Gov. Morrisey releases names of 2 McDowell County flood victims, Commissioner Brooks confirms third death
UPDATE: 2/18 2:25PM McDowell County Commissioner Michael Brooks confirms third death in weekend floods. More information to ...
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Mount View High School opens to assist McDowell County community
Mount View High School is open to anyone who needs a warm place to stay in McDowell county. The home of the Golden Knights has heat, cots, wi-fi, hot food, a washer and ...
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Red Cross gives update on flood response
As flooding continues to impact residents in southern West Virginia counties such as Logan, McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Wyoming ...
West Virginia firefighter died while responding to house fire
A firefighter died and another was injured while they were responding to a structure fire in McDowell County Monday.