PHOTOS: Flooding, severe weather hits West Virginia
Aug 28, 2023 · KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) — Flooding on Monday has impacted several counties in West Virginia. A State of Emergency has been issued for the following counties: Kanawha, Braxton, Calhoun, Clay and Roane counties.
New River crests, debris piles up at Bluestone Dam as floodwaters …
Oct 1, 2024 · HINTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Hundreds of trees and personal belongings of flood victims continue to pile up behind the Bluestone Dam, but the river has crested in West Virginia. Under the watchful...
West Virginia - FEMA.gov
FEMA has information to help you prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters specific to your location. Use this page to find local disaster recovery centers, flood maps, fact sheets, FEMA contacts, jobs and other resources. There is currently 1 active disaster declared in West Virginia.
Flooding will be a major concern today, as persistent, heavy rain …
Sep 26, 2024 · Multiple flood warnings are in effect for our area this morning as well. A Flood Watch is in effect today for Monroe, Giles, Mercer, Bland, Wythe, and Tazewell counties until Friday night at 8...
Heavy rains cause significant flooding in parts of West Virginia
Aug 29, 2023 · CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Thunderstorms dumped heavy rains that caused significant flooding in parts of West Virginia on Monday, authorities said. Gov. Jim Justice issued a state of emergency in at least five counties, enabling the National Guard to activate swift-water rescue teams and use helicopters in areas hit by floodwaters.
Flooded Communities Face Uncertainty With More Rain On The Way - West ...
Aug 28, 2023 · Heavy rainfall over the weekend and throughout Monday morning has caused flash floods that have damaged homes, roads, and bridges in affected areas. There are reports of high water along Witcher Creek in eastern Kanawha County.
State of emergency declared in five flooded counties | West Virginia ...
Aug 28, 2023 · (The Center Square) – A state of emergency has been declared for West Virginia’s Kanawha, Braxton, Calhoun, Clay and Roane counties due to excessive rainfall throughout the weekend that continued into Monday. Flooding has …
Kanawha County emergency officials answering numerous calls …
Apr 11, 2024 · CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Emergency officials in Kanawha County said they received numerous calls Thursday night during the flash flooding. A Flash Flood warning is in effect until 11:30 p.m....
State of emergency in West Virginia amid heavy flooding, water …
Aug 28, 2023 · Heavy rainfall over the weekend and throughout Monday has led to major flash floods in central West Virginia, according to the National Weather Service in Charleston. Local reports show...
State of emergency declared in 2 West Virginia counties after …
Aug 15, 2022 · West Virginia's governor declared a state of emergency Monday in two counties after nearly a half-foot of rain resulted in flash flooding, prompting water rescues within the state.