Flash Flood warning in parts of WV today; Boy Scouts rescued from floodwaters; WV HUB wins $1M for flood recovery; Chemical explosion in Washington state leaves one dead
West Virginia News
Flooding
- Severe storms flood Mason County construction site, neighborhood (WOWK News)
- Data center project causes flooding in West Virginia neighborhood (WCHS TV)
- Data Center developer commits to covering all costs from construction runoff (Metro News)
- Boy Scouts rescued from fast-moving floodwaters during river trip in West Virginia (Fox News)
- High water leads to road closures in Marion County (WBOY News)
Flood Recovery Funding
- WV Community Development Hub wins award, brings $1M for flood recovery and economic resilience (WTOV 9 News) - Communities in West Virginia’s Northern Panhandle could soon see a major boost in flood recovery and long-term resilience after the West Virginia Community Development Hub and its partners secured a national award that comes with $1 million in funding.
Infrastructure
- Governor Patrick Morrisey Announces More Than $1.15 Million for West Virginia Water and Sewer Projects (Governor.wv.gov)
Weather
- Flash Flood Warning in parts of West Virginia (NWS.gov) – follow your local forecast for detailed information.
National
FEMA Disaster Recovery Funding
- FEMA approves more than $60 million in disaster recovery aid to the Southeast (WBIR 10 News)
- FEMA Approves More Than $15.3 Million to Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin Communities to Recover from Recent Disasters and Strengthen Resilience Against Future Disasters (FEMA.gov)
- FEMA Approves More Than $12 Million to Help Communities Recover from Recent Disasters and Strengthen Their Resilience Against Future Disasters in Idaho, Oregon and Washington (FEMA.gov)
- FEMA Approves Nearly $4 Million in Funding to Help Communities Recover from Recent Disasters in New Jersey and New York (FEMA.gov)
Chemical Incidents
- At least one dead after deadly chemical explosion in Washington State (WWL TV)
- Southern California officials lift all evacuation orders for residents near damaged chemical tank (Associated Press)
Flooding
- Woman dies after vehicle is swept away in Mississippi flash flood emergency (AccuWeather)
- 43% of flooded NC buildings were outside FEMA’s hazard zones (WRAL News)
Weather
- Summerlike midweek surge in Northeast to be chased by more chill, even snowflakes this weekend (AccuWeather)
- Flash flood risk, drought relief to grow from Texas to Carolinas and Georgia (AccuWeather)
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