Morrisey declares state of emergency for Boone, Lincoln counties after flooding
Sep 24, 2026 | 10:47 am ET
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Gov. Patrick Morrisey looks at flooding damage in Fayette County, West Virginia on Aug. 19, 2026. The state has experienced multiple major flooding events in the last few months, including one earlier this week in Boone and Lincoln counties. (Photo courtesy of the West Virginia Office of Gov. Patrick Morrisey)
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey has issued a state of emergency for two counties in Southern West Virginia after heavy rains this week caused flash flooding.
Boone and Lincoln counties are included in the state of emergency, which will be in place 30 days unless ended early by another proclamation.
“Our emergency responders are working to protect West Virginians as flooding continues to impact communities in Boone and Lincoln counties,” Morrisey said in a news release late Wednesday night. “I urge everyone in the affected areas to remain alert, avoid flooded roadways, and follow instructions from local emergency officials. We are making state resources available to support communities and first responders wherever they are needed.”
A series of storms beginning Monday brought repeated periods of heavy rain across the state, overwhelming streams, creeks, drainage systems and low-water crossings, Morrisey’s office said in a news release.
The state of emergency allows the state to coordinate and deploy personnel, equipment and other resources necessary to support local emergency response and recovery operations, the news release says.
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