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McDowell Countys worst flood leaves town in ruins
McDowell County residents recount a record flood surpassing the 1977 and 2001 events. Kaiing through Welch and surrounding areas, water rose eight feet in some homes, destroying storefronts, washing away houses, and leaving mud and slime across downtown. Citizens and officials discuss high water marks, road washouts, and ongoing relief as volunteers, the National Guard, and aid agencies establish shelters and feeding units.
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Roderfield
McDowell County
Emily Yeager
Welch
Mike Calloway
Rudolph J
Rick” Marensky II
Elkhorn Creek
Welch Municipal
Murensky
Booker T. Stephens
Gloria Stephens
Marensky
Coney Island
McDowell Street
McDowell
Stewart Streets
Norfolk Southern Railroad
Route 16
Yeager Ford
Davy
Central Avenue
Board of Education
Hemphill and Capels
Marytown
Big Sandy
Premier Mountain
Coalwood
New Camp
Frog Level
Homer Hickam
Rocket Boys
Clear Fork
Tug Fork
Cassel Park
Richard Walls
Scotty Hale
Mud Hole
Caretta
Salvation Army
Buchanan County
Bob Mullins
Princeton Salvation Army
American Red Cross
Welch Baptist Church
Ramada Inn
Bluefield
Huff Consolidated School
Hanover
J.M. Bevins
Slate Creek
Hurley Middle
Hurley
Bill Archer
Barcher
Bottonline