10 West Virginia counties await flood relief

West Virginia's response to recent flooding remains 'ongoing,' Morrisey says

CHARLESTON (WV News) — West Virginia's response to recent flooding remains "ongoing," said Gov. Patrick Morrisey on Friday.

Caldwell EMS Director Reports Limited Assistance Eligibility Post-Flooding

Caldwell County Emergency Management Director Joey McCaslin provided fiscal court an update regarding public assistance and individual assistance from the recent flooding. McCaslin indicated that the cities and county would not qualify for public assistance. [audio mp3="https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2264/2025/02/27213009/Wireready_02-27-2025-21-30-08_A120_20250227212908517-1.mp3"] click to download audioMcCaslin …

Flood victims in 4 counties can start applying to FEMA

princeton – Disaster victims of the Feb. 15 storm which brought record flooding across four southern West Virginia counties can start applying to FEMA for federal aid.

10 West Virginia counties await flood relief

WAYNE COUNTY, WV (WOWK) -- Crum, West Virginia is just one of many areas in Wayne County that was affected by flooding, leaving behind water damaged roads, homes, cars, and other property. Donald Carey and Catherine Endocott say they're still recovering after severe weather hit the area on February 15th causing their nearby creek to rise. "You know without any kind of assistance, it's almost impossible for some of these people," Carey says. Thur…

Federal funds to come for residents affected by flooding in four WV counties

Flooding engulfing parts of Glenwood Recreational Park near Princeton, W.Va., was just one example of the widespread impact of a February 2025 storm. (Greg Jordan | Bluefield Daily Telegraph) Individuals in four West Virginia counties were approved Wednesday to receive federal grants to help them recover from devastating flooding that hit the state’s southern coalfields earlier this month, according to multiple announcements. The aid — managed a…

Major Disaster Declaration approved by President Trump for counties in West Virginia

WEST VIRGINIA (WVNS) -- Governor Patrick Morrisey announced that a major disaster declaration was approved for counties in West Virginia following the flooding in February. According to a press release, Governor Morrisey announced on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 that the request for Individual Assistance was accepted by President Donald Trump for McDowell, Mercer, Wyoming, and Mingo counties. Southern West Virginia Disaster Relief I’m gra…