CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – UPDATE 2/16/25 11:42 AM: Boone, Lincoln, and Wayne Counties have been added to the State of Emergency.
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ORIGINAL STORY: Governor Patrick Morrisey has declared a State of Emergency in 10 West Virginia counties due to heavy rains and flooding.
The affected counties include Cabell, Greenbrier, Kanawha, Logan, Mercer, McDowell, Mingo, Raleigh, Summers, and Wyoming.
The declaration allows state personnel and resources to respond to emergency needs, and Governor Morrisey has granted the West Virginia Emergency Management Division (WVEMD) additional authority to coordinate essential services.
A State of Preparedness remains in effect for all 55 counties in West Virginia, with the National Weather Service issuing Flash Flood Warnings, Flood Watches, and Flood Warnings in various areas.
Governor Morrisey urges all residents to stay alert, monitor weather reports, and follow any instructions from emergency officials.
