WV and National Disaster News & Weather - July 23, 2025

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West Virginia

​Disaster Declaration

• Trump (FEMA) approves federal disaster declaration for flooding in Ohio, Marion counties (WV News)
• Ohio County EMA director explains Disaster Declaration for flood victims (WTOV-TV)
• City of Fairmont confirms FEMA help is on the way for Father's Day Flood damage (Times West Virginian)

Flash Floods

• Flash flooding destroys bridge, leaves community stranded (WSAZ-TV)

Water Level Could Rise on the New River

• Increased energy demand may mean rise in New River water level (WVVA-TV) -   Anyone recreating on the New River in the area is being cautioned about rising water levels starting Wednesday. AEP announced that because of expected extreme temperatures, it may need to increase power generation at its hydroelectric plant at Claytor Lake. That means water levels downstream, which includes Giles County and into West Virginia, on the New River could rise 2 feet in a matter of minutes.

National News

Disaster Declarations Approved

• Map Shows States getting $130 Million From Trump in Disaster Relief (Newsweek)
• Federal aid approved for Indiana, Kentucky following storms (WEHT News 25)
• FEMA public assistance approved for deadly April floods, May tornadoes and other disasters (Lex 18 News)

• Texas flood survivors offer mixed reviews of FEMA as the agency awaits uncertain future (NBC News)

Weather

• 100 million to swelter daily in massive US heat dome (AccuWeather)
• 'Corn sweat' will make this week's heat wave feel even worse (AccuWeather)
• Tropical downpours to drench Gulf Coast, I-10 corridor into this weekend (AccuWeather)
• Severe storms to focus from Plains to Great Lakes through midweek (AccuWeather) 

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