Flooding Strikes Across West Virginia

As floodwaters across Kanawha County recede, residents are left asking: What's next?

More than 50 water rescue calls were logged across the county on Aug. 16, 2026 from flash flooding through Garrison Avenue in Charleston, West Virginia. Though no fatalities have been reported in Kanawha County, there is one dead in Fayette County. A majority of the citizens on the street stated severe water damage to the inside and outside of their homes. City Council planned to discuss storm relief during the Aug. 17, 2026 Charleston City Coun…

Flooding kills woman as meteorologists warn of continued 'storm complexes' for southern W.Va.

BECKLEY — A woman died after floodwaters swept away her vehicle Sunday as repeated storms continue to flood parts of southern West Virginia.

Charleston residents dealing with aftermath of unforgiving storms

Flood waters swept through southern West Virginia Sunday night. The post Charleston residents dealing with aftermath of unforgiving storms appeared first on WV MetroNews.

Morrisey ‘closely monitoring’ storms, says last month’s emergency declaration still in effect

Many streets on Charleston, West Virginia's West Side, including Greendale Drive, experienced severe flooding on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026. (Photo by Leann Ray/West Virginia Watch)Gov. Patrick Morrisey says his office is “closely monitoring” the storm that brought hard rain and flash flooding to parts of West Virginia beginning Sunday evening. An emergency declaration due severe storms and flooding in July remains in effect throughout the state unti…

Flooding strikes across West Virginia

Editor's Note: This story was updated with the latest information. CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — West Virginia is experiencing severe flooding as thunderstorms roll over the state Sunday. Kanawha County Emergency Management & Floodplain Management issued flash flood warnings in areas like Paint Creek and Cabin Creek. It also reported a mudslide on I-77 North in [...]

Gov. Morrisey: State resources ready as flooding hits West Virginia again

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Gov. Patrick Morrisey said Sunday night that state emergency officials are working with local first responders as communities across West Virginia continue to deal with flooding and dangerous conditions. Heavy rainfall caused flooding in portions of southern West Virginia on Sunday, with water rescues reported and several communities dealing with high water, road closures and other storm-related problems. “I am close…