Flooding Strikes Across West Virginia

Charleston residents dealing with aftermath of unforgiving storms

Flood waters swept through southern West Virginia Sunday night. The post Charleston residents dealing with aftermath of unforgiving storms appeared first on WV MetroNews.

Morrisey ‘closely monitoring’ storms, says last month’s emergency declaration still in effect

Many streets on Charleston, West Virginia's West Side, including Greendale Drive, experienced severe flooding on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026. (Photo by Leann Ray/West Virginia Watch)Gov. Patrick Morrisey says his office is “closely monitoring” the storm that brought hard rain and flash flooding to parts of West Virginia beginning Sunday evening. An emergency declaration due severe storms and flooding in July remains in effect throughout the state unti…

Flooding strikes across West Virginia

Editor's Note: This story was updated with the latest information. CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — West Virginia is experiencing severe flooding as thunderstorms roll over the state Sunday. Kanawha County Emergency Management & Floodplain Management issued flash flood warnings in areas like Paint Creek and Cabin Creek. It also reported a mudslide on I-77 North in [...]

Gov. Morrisey: State resources ready as flooding hits West Virginia again

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Gov. Patrick Morrisey said Sunday night that state emergency officials are working with local first responders as communities across West Virginia continue to deal with flooding and dangerous conditions. Heavy rainfall caused flooding in portions of southern West Virginia on Sunday, with water rescues reported and several communities dealing with high water, road closures and other storm-related problems. “I am close…