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  1. Shared weather patterns affected the region involving Virginia, West Virginia, and Kentucky, causing potential flooding starting on May 27, 2026.
  2. FEMA provided assistance following the flood in West Virginia.
  3. Flood damage is currently being assessed in affected counties in West Virginia.

Flooding Causes Evacuations and Service Disruptions in Hocking County, WV

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 22
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The Hocking County Emergency Management Agency reported that flooding occurred in the county, prompting evacuations and rescues in affected areas on September 22, 2026. Local first responders, including Laurelville Fire, Washington Township Fire, Logan Fire, Chillicothe VA Water Rescue, and the Hocking County Sheriff’s Office, were involved in the response. Due to the flooding, multiple township, county, and state routes were temporarily closed or restricted in Perry, Benton, Laurel, and Salt Creek townships, and isolated power outages were reported.

From logandaily.com

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The flooding has necessitated the temporary closure or restriction of multiple critical infrastructure routes in the affected townships. The county response includes the establishment of a temporary shelter at Hocking Hills Elementary School, opened by the Red Cross.

From logandaily.com

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Within Shared weather patterns affected the region involving Virginia, West Virginia, and Kentucky, causing potential flooding starting on May 27, 2026.

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