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Officials in McDowell County provide the latest in flood-related news, cleanup, and more
County officials in McDowell County are still analyzing the damage and getting the latest on the impacts. 59News got the chance to catch up with Bobby Bowman, Emergency Manager for McDowell County. Bowman can confirm that so far,
Flood cleanup continues in McDowell County amid freezing temperatures and snow
A major cleanup and extensive road repairs are still ahead for McDowell County, which was hit hard by flooding that left three people dead.Bitter cold and snow
“We’ll make it,” McDowell County town of Gary drying out, cleaning up from Tug Fork River flood
GARY, W.Va. — Flood damage in McDowell County is widespread. It’s not just Welch but it’s most every other community that saw damage from last weekend’s flood including the town of Gary. Situated along state Route 103 the former U.S. Steel mining town took on water from a swollen Tug Fork River.
McDowell County confirms 3 dead in Southern West Virginia floods
Three people died from floodwater in McDowell County, County Commissioner Michael Brooks confirmed in a livestreamed news conference Tuesday.
Details released on McDowell County flooding deaths
More details were released about the three people who died in the McDowell County floods. According to the West Virginia State Police, on Monday, February 17, 2025, Troopers with the Welch Detachment were called to a report of a deceased man in the area of Summer Street in Welch.
Three confirmed dead in McDowell County flood
Three flood-related deaths were confirmed Tuesday during emergency briefings conducted by Gov. Patrick Morrisey and the McDowell County Commission. Morrisey conducted a media briefing Tuesday morning about ongoing recovery efforts.
W.Va. State Fire Marshals organize procession returning fallen hero to McDowell County
First responders have organized a procession for a fallen hero going home to McDowell County.FireighterJeffrey Lawson, 54, of ...
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Summers County Sheriff’s Department hosts donation drive for McDowell County
In an effort to help out their fellow West Virginians, the Summers County Sheriff’s Department is organizing a donation drive ...
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Procession held for fallen McDowell County firefighter
WELCH, W.Va. — State Fire Marshal Chief Deputy Robbie Bailey says Firefighter Jeffrey Lawson was just answering the call and doing his duty of saving others on his way to battle a structure fire in ...
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One suspect arrested, another wanted after bomb threat at McDowell County Courthouse, deputies say
The McDowell County Sheriff's Office said one person was arrested and another is wanted in connection with a bomb threat at ...
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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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Local fire department in McDowell County helps distribute supplies to locals
Across McDowell County, fire stations acted as distribution centers to help those in need. One of those was the Northfork ...