Matewan Floodwall
Matewan Floodwall
Aug 3, 2020
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West Virginia communities look back on devastating impacts of 1985 flood
West Virginia communities look back on devastating impacts of 1985 flood
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10-Day Weather Forecast for Matewan, West Virginia 25678 - The Weather Channel | weather.com
10-Day Weather Forecast for Matewan, West Virginia 25678 - The Weather Channel | weather.com
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1985 flood still haunts those who saw it - WV MetroNews
1985 flood still haunts those who saw it - WV MetroNews
Nov 4, 2015
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REMEMBER WHEN? We went through our archives and found some of the most compelling pictures and sound captured during and after historic flooding swept through the region. What do you remember about November 4, 1985? | WDBJ7
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REMEMBER WHEN? We went through our archives and found some of the most compelling pictures and sound captured during and after historic flooding swept through the region. What do you remember about November 4, 1985? | WDBJ7
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The National Weather Service called it a 1,000 year flood. Residents of West Virginia continue to deal with historic flooding as the death toll climbs to 20. WeatherNationTV.com — Video by: Meaghan Lewis | WeatherNation
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The National Weather Service called it a 1,000 year flood. Residents of West Virginia continue to deal with historic flooding as the death toll climbs to 20. WeatherNationTV.com — Video by: Meaghan Lewis | WeatherNation
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This video explores the history and significance of the flood wall in Matewan, WV, highlighting its role in protecting the town from the unpredictable forces of the Tug Fork River while preserving the rich legacy of this historic coal mining community. Follow Our Things! https://linktr.ee/Creepalachia Review the Podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts | Subscribe to our Youtube channel and Follow us on TikTok! | LONG LIVE APPALACHIA! Are you an Appalachian with a creepy experience to tell? Email u
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This video explores the history and significance of the flood wall in Matewan, WV, highlighting its role in protecting the town from the unpredictable forces of the Tug Fork River while preserving the rich legacy of this historic coal mining community. Follow Our Things! https://linktr.ee/Creepalachia Review the Podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts | Subscribe to our Youtube channel and Follow us on TikTok! | LONG LIVE APPALACHIA! Are you an Appalachian with a creepy experience to tell? Email u
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47 people were killed in West Virginia during the flood of 1985. Pendleton and Grant counties had the most fatalities. Towns such as Parsons, Rowlesburg, Philippi, Marlinton, Glenville, Petersburg, and Moorefield were severely damaged. The upper James and Roanoke rivers in neighboring Virginia also had fatal record flooding. In the aftermath of this flood, cleanup and recovery efforts were greatly aided by an unusually mild November. During the last week of October 1985, weak winds over the Unit
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Life-threatening flooding in West Virginia leads to numerous high-water rescues, rockslides
Feb 6, 2025
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Flash flood warnings in some West Virginia, Ohio counties
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Looking for flood insurance in West Virginia? Here’s what to know
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Do you remember the flood of 1985? Today marks 29 years since the Roanoke River reached it's highest point on record-- leaving much of our area under several feet of water. Where were you when the floods hit? | WSLS 10 / WSLS.com
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🕯 Remembering the Flood of 1985 🕯 Today, we pause to remember one of the most devastating events in West Virginia’s history — the Flood of November 4–5, 1985. This week marks 40 years since that tragic storm changed our state forever. In just 24 hours, the remnants of Tropical Storm Juan brought relentless rain — 4 to 8 inches — causing rivers to rise far beyond flood stage. The impact was staggering: • 47 lives lost • Nearly 10,000 homes damaged • More than 700 businesses destroyed • Total lo
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Matewan Massacre
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A Slideshow of the 1985 Flood in West Virginia
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