Update: 13 Counties Under State Of Emergency

This is a developing story and may be updated.

Boone, Lincoln, and Wayne counties are now under a State of Emergency as well.

Gov. Patrick Morrisey has spoken to US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem, who notified the governor that DHS stands ready to take immediate action to offer resources and support West Virginians affected by flooding.

Original Story

Gov. Patrick Morrisey has declared a State of Emergency amid heavy rains and flooding in Cabell, Greenbrier, Kanawha, Logan, Mercer, McDowell, Mingo, Raleigh, Summers, and Wyoming Counties.

Morrisey is urging all West Virginians to be vigilant and use caution as other parts of the state are affected by adverse weather. He has ordered personnel and resources to mobilize and respond to any emergency and delegated certain administrative powers to the Director of the West Virginia Emergency Management Division (WVEMD) to facilitate the provision of essential emergency services.

A State of Preparedness is already in effect throughout all 55 counties of West Virginia. The National Weather Service has issued Flash Flood Warnings, Flood Watches and Flood Warnings in certain areas of the state.

National Weather Service Forecast At 8 a.m. Sunday

Cold front crosses today, flooding to continue. Snow to end event.

A strong low pressure system approaches from the west, pushing a cold front across the area this morning. Another round of rainfall is likely as the cold front crosses. This system has already produced significant and catastrophic flooding across portions of the area. River flooding will likely persist into Monday. Temperatures turn cold later today behind this front leading to snowfall across portions of the area. Areas of blowing snow could be possible across the mountains as gusty NW winds arrive. Very cold and bitter air arrives this week with a Canadian system. 30s, 20s and teens as high temperatures are likely through Friday; overnight lows in the teens and single digits will be common. Watching an unfolding snow event that looks possible mid-week.  

Check National Weather Service Watches, Warnings, or Advisories for all areas of West Virginia here:

National Weather Service Charleston

National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington (Eastern Panhandle)

National Weather Service Blacksburg (Southeast WV)National Weather Service Pittsburgh (Northern Panhandle)