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 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 County, spoke out about how the flooding affected her family,
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.
McDowell County athletes anxiously await the return of sports as they volunteer to help flood clean up
With the flooding taking place in McDowell County, uncertainty is arising about when school will get back in session. School is not the only thing that is postponed until further notice, but certain sports also have the possibility of being postponed for just as long,
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
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.
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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US: Flood Chaos Grips West Virginia as National Guard Battles Rising Waters
Welch, United States - February 18, 2025 Soldiers from the West Virginia Army National Guard’s 601st Forward Support Company, 1092nd Engineer Battalion, 111th Engineer Brigade, were deployed on ...
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McDowell, Mingo school systems helping meet basic needs of their communities following flood
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Despite the devastating flooding that brought damages last weekend, three county school systems are ...
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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 ...
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Vienna collects donations to help flood victims
Community spirit and generosity thrive within Vienna city limits in response to recent devastating floods in McDowell County as the city launched a donation drive to collect essential supplies for ...
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National Weather Service team to take highwater mark readings in Mingo County Tuesday
A team from the National Weather Service is scheduled to visit areas of Mingo County Tuesday to measure the impact of this ...
Charleston Police deliver donations to McDowell County flood victims
Members of the Charleston Police Department and the Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association traveled to McDowell County Saturday to help out people affected by recent flooding.
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McDowell Co. Commission warns of potential “volunteer” scams
If you are asked to pay for volunteer services, the commission asks that you call 911 and try to get any documentation about ...