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Posts Tagged ‘flood recovery’

‘Nobody Is Coming to Save Us:’ Building McDowell County, West Virginia, After February Floods

By Abby Hassler | July 24, 2025 | 0
The Tug Fork River in Welch, W.Va., after the February floods. Local and regional organizations and mutual aid networks provided support in McDowell County and other impacted communities. Some people, like Big Stone Gap, Va., resident Lauren Albrecht, came from out of state to deliver supplies and assist. Photo by Lauren Albrecht

Before Feb. 15, the worst floods to hit the town of Welch in McDowell County, West Virginia, were in 1977, followed by 2001 and 2002.

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Hurricane Helene Hammers Northeast Tennessee

By Lorelei Goff | November 1, 2024 | 0
heavy equipment operators work on restoring the Cane River and damaged riverbank and road in Yancey County, N.C.

The Appalachian Voice will look at damage and recovery efforts in the region over the months and years to come. We start that look with Northeast Tennessee.

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Flood Recovery in Buchanan County, Virginia, a Muddy Process

By Lorelei Goff | October 7, 2024 | 0
Debris clogs a creek through a grassy area bordered by woods.

Confusion over permits and the impact of a threatened crayfish on recovery efforts is muddying the waters about making flood repairs.

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Rising strong together: Hurley’s recovery journey, a community listening session and the road ahead

By Amanda Killen | October 3, 2023 | 1
A flooded town in a valley

The tight-knit community of Hurley lies in the heart of Buchanan County, Virginia. Hurley has long grappled with the devastating consequences of floods and mudslides. Over the years, these residents have faced countless challenges, but their spirit remains unbroken.

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Finding Higher Ground From Floods

By Lorelei Goff | August 4, 2023 | 0
An aerial photo shows muddy water overflowing the banks of a river and flooding a town in a Kentucky valley.

As catastrophic floods increase in frequency and severity, state governments, nonprofits and local communities have been diving into the questions surrounding flood recovery and mitigation.

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Left High and Dry After the Flood

By Lorelei Goff | April 20, 2023 | 2
Debris covers one side of a damaged bridge that once connected a blue house to the roadway in the foreground. Receding water reveals badly eroded creek banks.

Gaps in aid and a cumbersome application process are complicating the recovery process for Buchanan County government and residents in the aftermath of flooding that happened in July 2022.

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