2 confirmed dead in McDowell County; one still missing after flooding event
A couple from Welch, West Virginia is confirmed dead following a severe flooding event that hit parts of West Virginia over the weekend, Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced on Tuesday. Gov. Morrisey also announced that one other person is still missing in McDowell County as of Tuesday.
One firemen dead and another recovering after a McDowell County fire
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A veteran fire fighter in McDowell County has died and a second was injured in response to a fire in the community of Bradshaw Monday evening.
Live updates: McDowell County commissioner confirms 3 dead in weekend flood
Heavy rains that soaked the Mountain State since the morning of Feb. 15, 2025 are causing high water issues across the region, with the most significant flooding occurring in the Southern West Virginia coalfields.
One person confirmed dead in McDowell County
One person died in McDowell County while flooding continues to make an impact across southern West Virginia. During a Monday morning update, Governor Patrick Morrisey confirmed there was one fatality due to the weather across West Virginia.
1 person dead after historic flooding in southern part of state, ‘several’ still missing
West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey confirmed on Monday that at least one person has died following severe weather that moved through the state over the weekend.
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Helpline established for McDowell County residents
MCDOWELL COUNTY, W.Va. (WVVA) - Thousands remain without water and power in McDowell County. Now a helpline for those ...
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McDowell County family screams for help moments before being washed down swollen Tug Fork River
The county is also grieving the death of War VFD Deputy Chief Jeffrey Lawson who suffered a medical episode on the way to a ...
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Gov. Morrisey: death toll from Southern West Virginia flooding now at 2
By STEVEN ALLEN ADAMS Staff Reporter CHARLESTON – West Virginia emergency response officials are now in day four of response ...
Southern West Virginia firefighter dies on way to fire
A firefighter died Monday evening on his way to fight a fire in the Jolo community of McDowell County. According to the West ...
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One firefighter dies, another injured, while responding to McDowell County house fire
A firefighter died and another was injured while responding to a structure fire in McDowell County. According to a press ...
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McDowell County firefighter dies in line of duty, another injured
One firefighter has died, and another was injured while responding to a structure fire in Jolo on February 17.
Firefighter dies, another collapses while responding to structure fire in McDowell County
One firefighter died and another was injured while responding to a structure fire Monday in McDowell County, officials ...
Local first responder returns after volunteering in McDowell County
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - C.J. Scalf is a volunteer with the Tyler Mountain Fire Department and co-founder of the Spark ...
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Warming centers, supply distribution open up across southern West Virginia
Warming centers and supply distribution locations were opened throughout southern West Virginia in the wake of flooding and ...
Sheriff's deputies travel to McDowell County to assist with flood relief efforts
As residents in West Virginia respond to devastating floods, deputies are stepping up to help those hit hardest by severe ...