Southern West Virginia firefighter dies on way to fire
A firefighter died Monday evening on his way to fight a fire in the Jolo community of McDowell County. According to the West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office, War Volunteer Fire Department Deputy Chief Jeffrey Lawson,
Gov. Morrisey: death toll from Southern West Virginia flooding now at 2
By STEVEN ALLEN ADAMS Staff Reporter CHARLESTON – West Virginia emergency response officials are now in day four of response to the weekend flooding in multiple counties […]
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,
Southern West Virginia flood victims: help state gather information about extent of damage
Southern West Virginia took a pounding leaving the area devastated by flooding. If you don't have an active emergency but would like to report damages, connect with West Virginia Emergency Management's damage disaster survey.
After devastating floods, southern West Virginia communities now prepare for a winter storm
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for southern counties, while she said there are Winter Weather Advisories out for portions along the I-64 corridor– from northeast Kentucky into Cabell, Putnam, Kanawha, Clay and parts of Fayette and Nicholas counties.
Morrisey: One confirmed dead due to southern West Virginia flooding
At least one person has died and others remain missing following extreme flooding in southern West Virginia, according to Gov. Patrick Morrisey. He added that in McDowell County, more than half of the homes remained without power on Monday.
Southern West Virginia coalfield counties impacted by major flooding event
Many counties in the southern West Virginia coalfields were hit with a historic flooding event over the weekend. The National Weather Service issued flash flood warnings for most of the area Saturday,
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.
1 person dead after historic flooding in southern part of state, ‘several’ still missing
West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey confirmed on Monday that at least one person has died following severe weather that moved through the state over the weekend.
1 confirmed dead after historic Southern WV flooding
This is an aerial photo of flooding conditions at the South Williamson, Ky., Walmart and entrance to the Southside Mall, just outside Williamson, Mingo County, on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025. At least one person is dead following historic flooding in Southern West Virginia’s coalfields this weekend.
How a few inches of rain turned ‘catastrophic’ in Kentucky and West Virginia
Areas hardest hit were concentrated around parts of eastern Kentucky and southern West Virginia that had already seen up to ...
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River flooding proves to be driving force in southern WV devastation as Tug Fork rivals highest recorded crest
The Tug Fork River came close to the highest recorded crest in both Kermit and Williamson, second only to the 1977 flood.
Will Thompson announces conclusion of service as U.S. attorney in southern West Virginia
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Will Thompson announced Tuesday he has concluded his term of service as a U.S. attorney for the ...
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One confirmed dead from southern W.Va. flooding
At least one person has died, and others remain missing, following extreme flooding in southern West Virginia, according to Gov. Patrick Morrisey. He added that in McDowell County, more than half of ...