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West Virginia Legislature

Morrisey wants a $10 million flood warning system, but budgets no funds to help devastated communities recover

by Henry Culvyhouse January 20th, 2026January 20th, 2026

Gov. Morrisey proposed a $10 million pilot program for an early warning flood system. But the need goes deeper than that in the state.

From fire departments to hospitals, hundreds of first responder stations face a serious flood risk

by Sarah Elbeshbishi October 29th, 2025October 29th, 2025

‘Plans without resources are a fantasy.’ West Virginia failed to fund flood protection plans for years.

by Sarah Elbeshbishi August 29th, 2025

West Virginia will finally study how to protect communities after deadly 2016 floods

by Sarah Elbeshbishi August 10th, 2025

Morrisey promised to be there ‘every step of the way’ in flood recovery. Residents wonder where that help is now.

by Sarah Elbeshbishi April 24th, 2025April 24th, 2025

In West Virginia, lawmakers have thoughts and prayers — but no money — for flood prevention

by Sarah Elbeshbishi April 7th, 2025April 8th, 2025

Creek flooding

Days before West Virginia’s latest devastating storm, Morrisey budgeted no money for the state’s flood protection fund

by Sarah Elbeshbishi February 19th, 2025February 19th, 2025

West Virginia, Kentucky officials repeatedly ignored plans to prepare for catastrophic floods. Residents are paying the price

by Alexa Beyer September 6th, 2022September 12th, 2022

Ohio Valley ReSource

Legal advocates applaud FEMA changes in Kentucky, but say transparency needed

by Justin Hicks, Ohio Valley ReSource August 19th, 2022

Ohio Valley ReSource

In the epicenter of Kentucky flooding, communities wonder when help is coming

by Katie Myers, Ohio Valley ReSource August 6th, 2022