2026 West Virginia Flood & Storm Recovery Resources
West Virginia communities continue to recover from devastating flooding and damage following storms on July 21-22, 2026. Homes and businesses have been damaged, roads and bridges have been impacted and communities continue to assess damage.
If you need help or want to help those affected, we’ve compiled resources for both in one place. Our thoughts are with everyone impacted and with the first responders, emergency personnel and volunteers working across our state.
The West Virginia Chamber Foundation is committed to helping communities impacted by these harsh conditions, and we need your help. Your contributions are crucial for making a meaningful difference.
Email Kathy Thomas at [email protected] to make a monetary donation to the West Virginia Chamber Foundation. Please call 304-342-1115 if you have any questions.
Need Help?
Emergency Assistance & Supplies
Call WV 211 (304-232-4625 ext. 1) if you need assistance with hotels or other monetary assistance relating to flood recovery. Shelter availability is changing. Contact WV 211 for current information.
West Virginia Wesleyan College
West Virginia Chamber of Commerce Flood & Storm Impact Survey
The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce is sharing a Flood & Storm Impact Survey for Businesses after the devastating floods and severe weather experienced throughout the state.
West Virginia Disaster Survey
West Virginia Emergency Management has a Disaster Survey to help work with state and local officials, volunteers, and community groups to collect information on damages resulting from the floods & storms.
WVVOAD Damage Assessment
Residents affected by flooding are recommended to complete a VOAD damage assessment form.
United Way
The United Way is sharing information on where to get help and how to give help.
Want to Help?
There is an immediate need for qualified contractors, skilled tradespeople, equipment, supplies and volunteers to assist with cleanup and rebuilding efforts in communities affected by the flooding. Businesses, organizations and individuals interested in providing services, equipment, supplies or other assistance should contact local emergency management agencies to coordinate support.
Lewis-Gilmer E-911 Center: 304-269-8235
Upshur County Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management: 304-472-4983
This information comes directly from Secretary of State Kris Warner’s July 24 request for assistance.
Habitat for Humanity Flood Relief Drive
Habitat for Humanity of the Tri-State is organizing a flood relief drive in partnership with the Buckhannon River Habitat for Humanity. Donations will be accepted at the Huntington, WV Restore and the New Boston, OH Restore. Collections will be transported and delivered on July 31st. Click below for more information & what resources are needed.
Buckhannon Parish House
The Buckhannon Parish House is currently accepting & distributing donations for flood relief in the Buckhannon area.
Dollars for Disaster – WVU Center for Community Engagement
Click below for additional resources to support relief efforts through volunteering, financial contributions and supply donations from the WVU Center for Community Engagement.
Red Cross
The Red Cross is active throughout the state of West Virginia.
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State & Federal Disaster Assistance Updates
On July 25, Gov. Patrick Morrisey formally requested an expedited Major Disaster Declaration for West Virginia following the severe storms, tornadoes, flash flooding and landslides that began July 21. On Aug. 3, President Donald Trump approved expedited Individual Assistance for Lewis and Upshur counties, providing an initial $4.5 million in federal recovery funding. FEMA continues reviewing requests for the remaining counties included in the state’s declaration request.
SBA Disaster Loans Now Available
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering low-interest disaster loans to businesses, private nonprofits, homeowners and renters impacted by the severe storms, tornadoes, flooding, landslides and mudslides that occurred July 21–22.
Lewis and Upshur counties are eligible for both physical damage and Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL), while small businesses and eligible nonprofits in Barbour, Braxton, Doddridge, Gilmer, Harrison, Randolph and Webster counties may apply for EIDL assistance.
A Business Recovery Center will open Aug. 7 at the UCDA Innovation Center in Buckhannon to provide one-on-one application assistance. The deadline to apply for physical damage loans is Oct. 3, 2026, and the deadline for Economic Injury Disaster Loans is May 3, 2027. Visit sba.gov/disaster for more information and to apply. Click here to read the full news release.
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Additional Resources
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Are You Accepting Donations?
If your organization is providing services or collecting donations for those affected by the storms & flood, please send your details to Lilly Barickman at [email protected] so we can include you in this ongoing resource list.