Trump approves federal disaster funding in Fayette, Harrison, and Kanawha counties; public assistance money going to 11 counties

More WV residents approved for federal help after summer storms, flooding • West Virginia Watch

The federal government this week approved additional assistance for some West Virginia residents affected by severe storms and flooding this summer. It reaffirmed its denial for others.

Disaster assistance approved for Kanawha, Fayette, Harrison counties after August storms

Federal disaster assistance is on the way for three West Virginia counties affected by severe storms and flooding in August.The Federal Emergency Management Age

President Trump approves major disaster declaration for recent WV flooding

FEMA has announced that federal disaster assistance is available to residents and families of West Virginia to help with recovery efforts in areas affected by recent severe storms and flooding.

Trump approves federal disaster funding in Fayette, Harrison, and Kanawha counties; public assistance money going to 11 counties

It was a summer of floods in West Virginia.

Trump administration approved a federal disaster declaration for Fayette, Harrison, and Kanawha counties after severe flooding in August

Individuals and households who suffered damage during those weather events can apply for assistance from FEMA. You can apply online, but FEMA does plan to establish in-person disaster recovery centers.

FEMA Major Disaster Declaration - West Virginia Severe Storms and Flooding

FEMA has issued a Major Disaster Declaration for areas of West Virginia affected by severe storms and flooding from August 14-18, 2026.