Upshur County.
county in West Virginia, United States
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What's happening
Earlier this month
One to three months ago
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Severe flooding devastated multiple counties, leading to the establishment of FEMA recovery centers across the region.Some support1 report
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Upshur County is designated as the application location for D-SNAP services.Some support1 report
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Megan Payne organizes naloxone distribution and donates Narcan boxes to Upshur County.Some support1 report
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The town of Buckhannon is located within the boundaries of Upshur County.Some support4 reports
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Pleasants and Upshur Counties are seeking a federal disaster declaration to allocate $4.5 Million for relief efforts.Some support1 report
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Flooding caused damage to homes in Upshur County on January 1, 2015.Some support3 reports
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Patrick Morrisey visited Upshur County to update on flood recovery and pursue federal funding from Homeland Security.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Upshur County is providing data and undergoing damage assessments to support a federal declaration.Some support1 report
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Upshur County officials requested assistance in Buckhannon, and West Virginia Wesleyan College opened as a donation drop-off point.Well supported6 reports2 developments inside
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Upshur County is serving as a temporary distribution hub and financial partner for flood relief efforts following the severe weather event.Some support1 report
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Upshur County, West Virginia, declared a state of emergency due to severe weather and flooding.Well supported8 reports2 developments inside
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The National Weather Service issued warnings regarding heavy rain and potential flooding in Upshur County on July 7, 2026.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The National Weather Service issued a Flash Flood Emergency for Upshur County, involving Buckhannon and Patrick Morrisey.Some support1 report
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Mayor Harrison leads recovery efforts in her town while Scouts participate in a Jamboree in Fayette County.Some support1 report
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Upshur County is situated within the state borders of West Virginia.Some support4 reports
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The American Red Cross is deploying aid and response teams to Upshur, Jackson, and Wood Counties due to confirmed tornadoes and flooding.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Patrick Morrisey reported on rescue efforts taking place in Upshur County.Some support2 reports
Gone quiet
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The health center led by Rosemary Thomas in Buckhannon, Upshur County, is securing funding and operational support through the efforts of Shelley Moore Capito and Joe Manchin.Some support1 report
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A man from Upshur County committed larceny in the city of Buckhannon.Some support2 reports
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Derico was sworn in as the new superintendent of Upshur County.Some support1 report
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Around Upshur County this week
News at the entities that move Upshur County most-
Donald Trump TransactionalTrump campaigns for GOP candidates across Iowa and Ohio, while Hinson faces Ernst in a Senate race.Moves Upshur County
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Federal Emergency Management Agency TransactionalTrump promised millions in relief assistance, while FEMA expended $238 million in flood relief, and George Strait donated money to survivors in Kerr County.Moves Upshur County
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Rotary Club TransactionalThe Rotary Club held an auction at Hilton in Swindon and Marlborough to raise funds for a local hospice.Moves Upshur County
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Amazon TransactionalAmazon announced it is hiring 300,000 seasonal and full-time workers across the country.Moves Upshur County
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Wood County OperationalMr. Cooper was appointed as the superintendent for the Wood County district.Moves Upshur County
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Patrick Morrisey Shared contextCPS issues in West Virginia are being addressed by the new administration amid judicial orders affecting rural cases and staffing shortages.Moves Upshur County
Connections
The 27 strongest of 82, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Lewis County Structural
Upshur County residents are functionally transitioning into Lewis County, indicating an administrative absorption due to shared relief needs.
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Buckhannon Structural
Buckhannon is the county seat and a community located within Upshur County.
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Uplift Structural
The company's operations are functionally dependent on the recovery network established within Upshur County following a federal disaster declaration.
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The state department provides functional support for debris management within the county's jurisdiction.
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Derico Structural
Derico holds the formal position of superintendent within Upshur County.
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Donald Trump Transactional
A has allocated $4.5 Million for relief efforts in Upshur County.
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Wood County Operational
The two counties coordinate actions, specifically deploying deputies to provide mutual aid during disaster relief events.
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Rotary Club Transactional
The Rotary Club serves as a recognized financial partner to Upshur County for flood recovery.
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Patrick Morrisey Shared context
Patrick Morrisey visited Upshur County to assess and report on flood and tornado damage during a State of Emergency.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency Transactional
FEMA provided relief funds to Upshur County.
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Amazon Transactional
Amazon acted as a major online retailer, supplying relief goods to Upshur County.
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National Weather Service Shared context
The National Weather Service provides weather forecasts and flood warnings specific to Upshur County.
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Megan Payne Shared context
Megan Payne organizes naloxone distribution as part of the public health response within Upshur County.
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West Virginia Wesleyan College Shared context
The college serves as a local donation and distribution hub providing relief services within Upshur County.
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Kim Harrison Shared context
Kim Harrison serves as Mayor and leads recovery efforts within Upshur County.
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Gatorade Transactional
Gatorade is identified as a needed item for flood relief efforts in Upshur County.
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Lewis County Shared context
Both counties were devastated by severe flooding.
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West Virginia State Police Shared context
Upshur County provides the operational jurisdiction where the West Virginia State Police conduct their duties.
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West Virginia Shared context
Upshur County is a geographical subdivision located within the state of West Virginia.
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Pleasants County Shared context
Both counties were reported to have suffered flash flooding.
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Jackson County Transactional
The counties exchanged aid and supplies via response teams during a current event.
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Nolte Structural
Nolte holds the position of Commissioner within Upshur County.
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American Red Cross Shared context
The American Red Cross is observed responding to natural disasters within Upshur County.
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Elkins Shared context
The entities share a regional context, as evidenced by disaster response needs in the area.
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John Dower Transactional
John Dower donated a Narcan box to Upshur County.
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office of emergency management Structural
The office of emergency management relies on Upshur County for data inputs necessary for federal declarations and conducts damage assessments on the county.
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Randolph Shared context
Both entities are counties that share membership within the Tygarts Valley Conservation District.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
1 eventSeptember 2026
3 eventsAugust 2026
5 events- Megan Payne organizes naloxone distribution and donates Narcan boxes to Upshur County.
- Pleasants and Upshur Counties are seeking a federal disaster declaration to allocate $4.5 Million for relief efforts.
- Flooding caused damage to homes in Upshur County on January 1, 2015.
- Upshur County is providing data and undergoing damage assessments to support a federal declaration.
- Upshur County is serving as a temporary distribution hub and financial partner for flood relief efforts following the severe weather event.
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July 2026
11 events- The town of Buckhannon is located within the boundaries of Upshur County.
- Patrick Morrisey visited Upshur County to update on flood recovery and pursue federal funding from Homeland Security.
- Upshur County officials requested assistance in Buckhannon, and West Virginia Wesleyan College opened as a donation drop-off point.
- Upshur County, West Virginia, declared a state of emergency due to severe weather and flooding.
- The National Weather Service issued warnings regarding heavy rain and potential flooding in Upshur County on July 7, 2026.
- The National Weather Service issued a Flash Flood Emergency for Upshur County, involving Buckhannon and Patrick Morrisey.
- Mayor Harrison leads recovery efforts in her town while Scouts participate in a Jamboree in Fayette County.
- Upshur County is situated within the state borders of West Virginia.
- The American Red Cross is deploying aid and response teams to Upshur, Jackson, and Wood Counties due to confirmed tornadoes and flooding.
- Patrick Morrisey reported on rescue efforts taking place in Upshur County.
- The health center led by Rosemary Thomas in Buckhannon, Upshur County, is securing funding and operational support through the efforts of Shelley Moore Capito and Joe Manchin.