Visit the Flood Photo Pages Tab at the top of this page to get links to flood pages designed by McDowell County residents. On May 2, 2002 McDowell County once again battled severe thunderstorms that drenched the county in more than 4 inches of rain in less than six hours. This torrential rainfall caused massive flooding that ravaged more damage throughout the county than the devestating flood of July 8, 2001. As information becomes available regarding flood damage assistance etc. it will be posted on this site. Links to pages containing flood photos from various parts of the county will also be provided. Check back often for updates. Thank you.

Pictured above, (taken when the rains first began to fall) Main street in Welch, West Virginia sustained severe damage from waters that reached levels of over 10 ft. (Pictured to the left) Coalwood received a large amount of damage to roadways and homes due to the flooding. Photo contributed by McDowell County Commissioner Carl Urps Additional information about the McDowell County May 2, 2002 flood may be found at the following web site: Homepage of the McDowell County Commission

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If you have additional flood information and/or photos that you would like posted on this site, please e-mail them to me (including the name of the area and photographer, if possible) at Irishgal54@hotmail.com

Preliminary estimates state that 2,045 structures, including homes businesses and schools, suffered flood damage, and over 170 more were completely destroyed. 700 structures sustained significant damage and an additional 700 sustained a minimal amount of damage. If you have had ANY type of damage to your home and/or personal property you are encouraged to call FEMA at 1-800-621-3362 or 1-800-462-7585 (For the speech and hearing impaired)

To contact the website designer, direct emails to Erin S. Bailey at: Irishgal54@hotmail.com