Eleven counties are included in the request. A declaration from the president would open up access to federal funding for recovery efforts.
Southwest Virginia Flooding
Recovering from a devastating flash flood
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90 homes sustained major damage and 18 were destroyed in February flooding in Southwest Virginia, preliminary estimate finds
The state is still awaiting an expedited major disaster declaration from the president. Gov. Glenn Youngkin has expanded the number of counties included in his request from three to 11.
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Southwest Virginia awaits decision on federal disaster declaration, 10 days after catastrophic flooding
Gov. Glenn Youngkin made the request to President Donald Trump on Feb. 16. A disaster declaration for Kentucky — where 22 people were killed —was approved Monday.
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Senators raise concerns about federal Creeper Trail funding
Meanwhile, some of the U.S. Forest Service employees who had been working to repair trails and campgrounds damaged by Hurricane Helene have been fired.
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As floodwaters recede, Hurley residents begin the long cleanup
The Buchanan County community of Hurley remains without power and water as residents start trying to recover from weekend flooding.
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Flood aftermath: Where to find help, how to help
We’ll be updating this list of resources with information from more localities as we get it.
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Weekend deluge leaves destroyed homes, washed-out roads and at least 1 death
The southwestern tip of the state was inundated with up to 7 inches of rain. The latest disaster is the fourth major flooding event in the region since the summer of 2021.
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Youngkin requests expedited federal help as parts of Southwest Virginia again face catastrophic flooding
More than 20 homes in Dickenson are damaged or inaccesible, according to state Sen. Todd Pillion. Damage reports are still coming in.
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Trump pans federal stopgap bill that includes $100 billion in disaster aid
The president-elect urged Republicans in Congress to vote against the measure, which would fund the government through March and deliver $100 billion in federal aid to states that experienced widespread destruction from Hurricane Helene and other disasters.
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Remainder of Appalachian Trail in Virginia reopens
The trail was closed in early October after Hurricane Helene left hundreds of downed trees and other damage in its wake.
