Best of Gazette-Mail: After flood, Welch residents reflect, clean up, move forward

Best of Gazette-Mail: After flood, Welch residents reflect, clean up, move forward

Three weeks after devastating floods swept through McDowell County, West Virginia on Feb. 15-16, 2025, residents of Welch are still digging out from the mud and debris, working tirelessly to rebuild their homes and lives. While residents feel national aid has been slow, families, volunteers, and local organizations have stepped up. From flooded homes to destroyed belongings, the road to recovery is long, but Welch residents are determined to mov…