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West Virginia flooding emergency and recovery efforts

Overview

In late June, the National Weather Service placed a Flood Watch on southern West Virginia and adjacent parts of Kentucky, Ohio and Virginia. On 20 July, Governor Patrick Morrisey declared a statewide emergency for all 55 counties as torrential rain produced flash floods, landslides and road closures. Severe storms on 21 July widened the disaster, washing out roads and cutting power across dozens of counties.

On 7 August, West Virginia announced an appeal of FEMA’s denial of a major disaster declaration for Boone and Logan counties. While FEMA approved assistance for Upshaw, Lewis, Ritchie and Pleasant counties, the state has a 30-day window to submit additional documentation. To support recovery, the Governor announced a $3 million grant to the West Virginia Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (WV VOAD).

By 19 August, Governor Morrisey declared a new 30-day statewide state of emergency following severe storms that triggered flash flooding, mudslides, and water rescues. In Charleston, Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin also declared a city-level emergency as cleanup and repair costs are expected to reach millions of dollars. To address utility challenges, the administration announced $145 million for water and wastewater infrastructure under a ‘Clean, Clear Water Strategy,’ partnering with Marshall University and West Virginia University to assist small water systems.

Recovery efforts have since expanded to include debris management and infrastructure assessment. In Kanawha County, contractors have begun collecting heavy flood debris in areas like Campbells Creek and Cabin Creek, a process essential for potential federal disaster declaration requests. In Upshur County, authorities are monitoring stream debris blockages to prevent further flooding and advising residents on mold remediation. Meanwhile, the State of Emergency for 12 specific counties—including Barbour, Harrison, and Lewis—has been extended through September 19 to facilitate ongoing rebuilding and damage assessments.

Entities

Patrick Morrisey · West Virginia · FEMA · Amy Shuler Goodwin · Kanawha County

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] FEMA denied a major disaster declaration request for Boone and Logan counties.
[● 3 SOURCES] Governor Patrick Morrisey announced the state will appeal FEMA’s denial.
[● 3 SOURCES] Severe storms on June 22‑23, 2026 caused extensive flooding, landslides and mudslides in Boone and Logan counties.
[● 3 SOURCES] FEMA approved disaster declarations and $4.5 million in assistance for Upshaw and Lewis counties.
[● 3 SOURCES] The West Virginia Emergency Management Division has a 30‑day deadline, retroactive to August 3, to submit additional documentation for the appeal.
[● 3 SOURCES] Residents of Boone and Logan counties are encouraged to contact their local emergency‑management agencies for immediate assistance.
[● 2 SOURCES] Governor Patrick Morrisey announced a $3 million grant for West Virginia Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (WV VOAD).
[● 2 SOURCES] The $3 million grant will be provided to WV VOAD in $1 million installments.
[● 2 SOURCES] Funding for the grant is sourced from the Governor’s Civil Contingent Fund.
[○ 1 SOURCE] FEMA also approved disaster assistance requests for Ritchie and Pleasant counties.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The grant aims to help rebuild bridges in McDowell County that were destroyed by flooding.
[○ 1 SOURCE] A 2023 assessment estimated that nearly $18 billion is needed to repair existing water and sewer systems statewide.

Timeline

18 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
West Virginia counties manage flood debris and recovery
West Virginia counties are managing flood recovery following severe storms, focusing on debris removal in Kanawha and stream blockage assessments and mold remediation in Upshur.
23 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
West Virginia flood relief and recovery efforts underway
Relief and recovery efforts are active in West Virginia following flooding in Kanawha and Harrison counties, with agencies providing food, supplies, and damage assessment coordination.
24 days ago

[POLITICS] 6 sources
West Virginia Governor announces water funding and emergency declaration
West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey announced $145 million for water infrastructure while declaring a statewide state of emergency following severe storms and flash flooding.
29 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
West Virginia Governor extends State of Emergency in 12 counties
West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey extended the State of Emergency in 12 counties through September 19 to support recovery efforts following severe July storms and flooding.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
West Virginia allocates $3 million for disaster recovery and infrastructure
Governor Patrick Morrisey announced a $3 million grant for West Virginia VOAD to fund disaster recovery and bridge reconstruction, following a tour of the state's southern coalfield infrastructure.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
West Virginia Appeals FEMA Denial for Boone and Logan Disaster Aid
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey will appeal FEMA’s denial of a disaster declaration for Boone and Logan counties after June 2026 storms, while FEMA has approved aid for other counties.
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey seeks federal disaster aid after July floods
Governor Patrick Morrisey of West Virginia asked the White House for an expedited disaster declaration after July 21 floods crippled infrastructure in dozens of counties, seeking federal FEMA aid for recovery.
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 5 sources
West Virginia Governor Declares Statewide Emergency as Flash Floods Ravage Counties
Governor Patrick Morrisey declared a statewide emergency as flash floods hit West Virginia, deploying the National Guard, opening shelters and requesting federal disaster aid for severely affected counties.
3 months ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
West Virginia and Central Virginia Flood Alerts Prompt Travel Warnings
NWS flood watch covers southern West Virginia and nearby states, while flash‑flood warnings hit central Virginia, prompting travel cautions and alerts to avoid flooded roads.

Sources

blackbygod.org · countryherald.com · dominionpost.com · independent.co.uk · kellybookblog.com · latestly.com · moorefieldexaminer.com · ntd.com · theintermountain.com · wchsnetwork.com · woay.com · world-today-news.com · wvmetronews.com

This summary has been updated 6 times: see revision history