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Severe Flooding in West Virginia

On Tuesday, July 21, 2026, severe thunderstorms produced catastrophic, record-breaking flash flooding across central West Virginia. Commissioner Eric Lupardus has begun gathering supplies to assist with flooding victims. Contact him directly or through social media if you’d like to offer assistance. Key details: • Rainfall: More than 7 inches of rain fell in Upshur County Read More…

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Governor Morrisey Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration for Southern West Virginia Flooding

Federal Individual Assistance sought for Boone and Logan counties CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey today formally requested that President Donald J. Trump approve a Major Disaster Declaration for West Virginia following the catastrophic flooding that struck southern West Virginia on June 22-23. The request seeks federal Individual Assistance for Boone and Logan counties and statewide Read More…

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Social Security Administration Announces New Online Tools and Notices for Disability Claims

Agency enhances online platform to expand service for disability casesBaltimore, MD – The Social Security Administration (SSA) today announced major enhancements to my Social Security, expanding self-service options and the notices available to individuals navigating the disability claims and appeals process. The new tools will provide individuals with greater visibility, faster access to information, and more efficient case processing Read More…

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Governor Morrisey Declares State of Preparedness for All 55 Counties Ahead of Severe Weather Systems

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey today declared a statewide State of Preparedness for all 55 West Virginia counties in response to severe weather forecasts threatening the region. Beginning today, July 21, 2026, a series of storm systems is expected to track across the state, bringing severe thunderstorms, damaging winds, torrential rainfall, flash flooding, potential landslides, Read More…

Farming/Agriculture News

SPOTTED LANTERNFLY DETECTED IN KANAWHA COUNTY

Charleston, W.Va. —Kanawha County has now been added to the list of West Virginia counties where the invasive pest spotted lanternfly (SLF) has been detected. An infestation of SLF was detected in St. Albans near the intersection of W. Main Street and Strawberry Road. The United States Department of Agriculture-Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA-APHIS) Read More…