McDowell County residents are continuing to deal with what is believed to be the worst flood damage the county has ever seen.

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,

Many people in southern West Virginia were affected by flooding that swept through the state in February 2025. Heather Bailey, a resident of the Panther area of McDowell County, spoke out about how the flooding affected her family,

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

Three people died from floodwater in McDowell County, County Commissioner Michael Brooks confirmed in a livestreamed news conference Tuesday.

With the flooding taking place in McDowell County, uncertainty is arising about when school will get back in session. School is not the only thing that is postponed until further notice, but certain sports also have the possibility of being postponed for just as long,

Efforts are under way to raise funds to help with flood recovery in McDowell County and the area. The United Way of Southern West Virginia is also helping. Executive Director Trena Decal said the organization has activated its Disaster Response and Recovery Fund to provide support to communities affected by the storm.