08/20/2026
STORM RESPONSE UPDATE | AUGUST 19
Response and recovery efforts continue across Charleston following the August 16 flooding. City crews, state and local partners, nonprofit organizations, volunteers and community members continue working to clear debris, assess damage and connect impacted residents with resources.
HERE’S WHERE THINGS STAND:
📝 50+ DAMAGE SURVEYS RECEIVED
As of this morning, 51 damage surveys had been submitted. If your home, business or property sustained damage, please complete the damage survey: https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/de033ec0327f4a5db41884eb5fc0974b
The more residents who complete the survey, the more complete the picture of the flooding’s impact will be. This information helps local and state emergency management officials assess damage and identify community needs.
Please note: The damage survey is not an application for financial assistance.
🗑️ NEARLY 67 TONS OF FLOOD DEBRIS COLLECTED
City crews have collected nearly 67 tons of flood-related debris from impacted areas through Tuesday—including 39.98 tons collected by the Refuse Department on Tuesday and 26.96 tons collected by the Street Department on Monday and Tuesday.
Street crews have also collected and reused approximately 25 tons of gravel and fill material each day to address flood-damaged roadways and infrastructure.
The nearly 67-ton total does not include additional material that could not be taken to the transfer station, including tree roots, mud and muck.
🧹 CLEANUP SUPPLIES REACHING RESIDENTS
Approximately 41 households picked up cleaning and recovery supplies at the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center on August 18, representing residents from approximately 25 streets and areas in Charleston and Kanawha County.
State support has also brought 350 flood cleanup kits, 100 mops and 100 shovels to assist with recovery efforts.
The King Center remains a pickup location for residents who need cleaning supplies and a drop-off location for those wishing to donate supplies.
🤝 VOLUNTEERS + COMMUNITY PARTNERS
The Methodist Disaster Response Team is assisting with muck-outs at approximately 20 households today.
Community partners are also helping meet food needs. United Way Central West Virginia has provided approximately 240 bagged meals and sandwiches, and the Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association has provided hundreds of meals throughout flood-impacted areas.
St. Anthony Catholic Church will provide a free spaghetti dinner beginning at 4 p.m. today, available for dine-in or takeout while supplies last.
☎️ NEED HELP?
For non-emergency assistance and information about available resources, call 211. Call specialists can also help residents complete the damage survey.
For emergencies, call 911.
🔗 LATEST INFORMATION + RESOURCES
For the latest information on damage reporting, cleanup supplies, donations, meals, health resources, volunteer opportunities and other assistance, visit: https://charlestonwv.gov/updatesandinfo08.16.2026
