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
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 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,
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.
Live updates: More details released on the 3 dead in McDowell County flooding
Heavy rains that soaked the Mountain State since the morning of Feb. 15, 2025 are causing high water issues across the region, with the most significant flooding occurring in the Southern West Virginia coalfields.
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,
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West Virginia waiting on emergency disaster declaration after flooding
West Virginia is still waiting on approval from the federal government for an emergency disaster declaration filed by Gov.
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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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Names, information released on West Virginia flood-related deaths
According to the release, Senior Trooper K. M. Saddler conducted a death investigation and identified the deceased as an ...
2-year-old identified as third death in West Virginia flooding
A two-year-old boy has been identified as the third person who died in flooding that swept through West Virginia this past ...
Attorney offers free legal assistance to help flood victims
You’re just sitting there thinking, what in the world can we do to help them? Most people don’t have flood insurance because ...
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Procession held for fallen McDowell County firefighter
State Fire Marshal Chief Deputy Robbie Bailey says Firefighter Jeffrey Lawson was just answering the call and doing his duty ...
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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 ...