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,
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 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,
“We’ll make it,” McDowell County town of Gary drying out, cleaning up from Tug Fork River flood
GARY, W.Va. — Flood damage in McDowell County is widespread. It’s not just Welch but it’s most every other community that saw damage from last weekend’s flood including the town of Gary. Situated along state Route 103 the former U.S. Steel mining town took on water from a swollen Tug Fork River.
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 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.
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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Reach out before you go out to volunteer in flood help
The West Virginia Emergency Management is urging everyone who wishes to volunteer in cleanup to reach out before you go out.
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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 working to help those in need in their communities while trying to et students ...
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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 ...
Flood victims urged to fill out damage surveys
Flood victims in McDowell County, Mercer County and other parts of the region are being encouraged to complete damage survey forms which will help determine whether any of the counties flooded by a ...