Morrisey Requests Federal Disaster Declaration Following August Floods

Morrisey requests FEMA Major Disaster Declaration for flood-affected counties

Governor Patrick Morrisey announced in a news release Sept. 13, 2026, that he requested a Major Disaster Declaration from President Donald Trump for Fayette, Harrison and Kanawha counties, which were most affected by the severe storms and flooding in the area from Aug. 14-18, 2016.

Harrison one of three counties Morrisey requests major disaster declaration for

CHARLESTON — Gov. Patrick Morrisey has requested federal disaster assistance for three counties affected by heavy rains and flooding last month.

State requests disaster declaration for Fayette, others

CHARLESTON — Gov. Patrick Morrisey has requested federal disaster assistance for three counties affected by heavy rains and flooding last month.

Morrisey requests major disaster declaration for three WV counties • West Virginia Watch

Gov. Patrick Morrisey has requested federal disaster assistance for three counties affected by heavy rains and flooding last month.

Morrisey requests federal disaster declaration following August floods

Gov. Patrick Morrisey has formally requested a Major Disaster Declaration from President Donald Trump to aid recovery efforts in Fayette, Harrison and Kanawha counties following severe storms and flooding in mid-August.

Major disaster declarations requested for Fayette, Harrison and Kanawha counties

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — Due to severe storms that struck West Virginia from Aug. 14-18, Governor Patrick Morrisey is requesting Major Disaster Declarations for three affected counties. According to a Sunday release from Gov. Morrisey's office, he is asking President Donald Trump for declarations in Fayette, Harrison and Kanawha counties, which would give them federal [...]