Dunlow’s Flood Fight Gains Study | Charleston News

Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 1, 2026 · 1m

Wayne County’s Dunlow is getting a $400,000 study to tackle deadly flash flooding along Twelvepole Creek, where homes and roads are repeatedly swallowed by fast-rising waters. Residents like Bill Likens from Dunlow Presbyterian Church endure frequent nuisance floods and devastating annual events, with FEMA declaring the county a disaster zone twice in five years. The study aims to prevent worst-case damage—not eliminate flooding—by exploring creek bank reinforcement, debris removal, and flow control. While data collection is underway, the real challenge lies ahead: securing funding to…