Gov. Morrisey Announces Two Flood Mitigation Studies

Two new flood mitigation studies coming in WV after multiple deadly floods

CHARLESTON – West Virginia is partnering with the federal government to perform two flood mitigation studies in regions known for widespread and often devastating flooding events, according to a news release from Gov. Patrick Morrisey.

Two major flood mitigation studies announced by Governor Morrisey for West Virginia

CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) -- Governor Patrick Morrisey announced two major flood mitigation studies for the Mountain State. According to a press release, on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, Governor Morrisey announced two flood mitigation studies in West Virginia that aim to help with creating long-term ways to lessen future flood damage in parts of the state. We know all too well the dangers that floods pose to West Virginia. These disasters have disrupted…

Gov. Morrisey announces two flood mitigation studies

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey has announced two flood mitigation studies intended for developing long-term strategies to combat flood damage in the state, according to the governor's office. According to Morrisey's office, the studies will require $6 million in state and federal funding and will focus on the Upper Guyandotte River and the Kanawha River Basin. "We know all too well the dangers that floods pose…

Two “major” flood mitigation studies announced for W.Va.

$6 million in state and federal funding are coming to the mountain state for flood mitigation studies.

Governor Patrick Morrisey Announces Two Major Flood Mitigation Studies for West Virginia - West Virginia Daily News

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WVDN) – Governor Patrick Morrisey announced two flood mitigation studies that will help develop long-term strategies to reduce future flood damage in some of West Virginia’s most vulnerable areas. With both federal and state funds, this announcement represents a $6 million dollar investment across two major watersheds: the Upper Guyandotte River and the Kanawha River Basin. “We know all too well the dangers that floods pose to…

Governor Morrisey announces $6 million flood mitigation studies for West Virginia

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Governor Patrick Morrisey has announced two new flood mitigation studies aimed at developing long-term strategies to reduce future flood damage in some of West Virginia’s most vulnerable regions. Backed by a combined $6 million in state and federal funding, the initiatives will focus on the Upper Guyandotte River and the Kanawha River Basin. .u97f8723224d6590e447903723d2c16e8 { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em…