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 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
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.
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,
Details released on McDowell County flooding deaths
More details were released about the three people who died in the McDowell County floods. According to the West Virginia State Police, on Monday, February 17, 2025,
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.
W.Va. State Fire Marshals organize procession returning fallen hero to McDowell County
First responders have organized a procession for a fallen hero going home to McDowell County.FireighterJeffrey Lawson, 54, of ...
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Procession held for fallen McDowell County firefighter
WELCH, W.Va. — State Fire Marshal Chief Deputy Robbie Bailey says Firefighter Jeffrey Lawson was just answering the call and ...
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Vienna gathers water, cleaning supplies for West Virginia flood victims
Community spirit and generosity thrive within Vienna city limits in response to recent devastating floods in McDowell County ...
Procession from Charleston to Welch honors fallen McDowell County firefighter
On Friday, Family, friends and colleagues honored the life of a McDowell County firefighter who died in the line of duty ...
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Fallen firefighter welcomed back to McDowell County
WELCH, W.Va. (WVVA) - A procession for a fallen McDowell County firefighter was held on Friday to bring Deputy Chief Jeffrey ...
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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 ...
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.