Fayette County Office of Emergency Management

Fayette County Office of Emergency Management The Fayette County Office of Emergency Management is dedicated to the safety and security of both citizens of, and visitors to, Fayette County, WV.

This page IS NOT monitored 24/7, if you have an emergency call 9-1-1. The Office of Emergency Management is a division of the county government of Fayette County, WV.

08/18/2026

A brief reprieve in the heavy weather of late takes hold heading into midweek. It will be cooler and slightly less humid, with just the small chance for a shower or thundershower, mainly south, on Tuesday. The chance for showers and thunderstorms does ramp back up Wednesday night, and then last through Thursday, but this is not likely to be another extended siege of active weather.

08/18/2026

Chances of showers and thunderstorms diminish today, although some are possible along and near the mountains. Tuesday night and Wednesday morning will then be dry. A Cold front will bring more showers and thunderstorms later Wednesday into Thursday, with flash flooding once again a threat.

08/17/2026

PRESS RELEASE
Date Issued: August 17, 2026
From: Fayette County Commission
Re: State of Emergency and Flood Relief

A State of Emergency remains in effect for all 55 counties in West Virginia due to continued, severe weather from recent thunderstorms. Residents and visitors to Fayette County, WV, are hereby advised to use caution while traveling in Fayette County due to flash flooding and hazards in and on the roadways.

We encourage those who have suffered property damage from the flooding to complete a WV Emergency Management Division damage survey to help us assess aid for which you may be eligible and to assist the state effort to secure federal relief funding. The damage assessment can be completed on the Fayette County Emergency Management and Fayette County E911 pages or in person at the Fayette County Office of Emergency Management.

If you have been exposed to flood water, please contact the Fayette County Health Department (304) 574-1617 to ensure you have the proper vaccinations to protect your health. Free vaccinations are available for those who need them.

Information will be forthcoming about disposal sites for flood debris later this week.

Please deliver donations of water or flood- related cleaning supplies to the Fayette County Office of Emergency Management located at 1047 Nick Rahall Greenway, Fayetteville, WV 25840, weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., until Friday, August 21, 2026.

For organizations seeking to volunteer to assist the flood relief effort, please contact the Fayette County Office of Emergency Management at (304) 574-3590 for further information.

To report any emergencies, residents and visitors should dial 911.
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08/17/2026

Keep yourself informed by regularly checking your local forecast to see if your area is at risk for severe weather. πŸ“² Make sure to have several ways to receive emergency alerts when severe weather is in the forecast to get the most up-to-date guidance from your local officials.

08/17/2026

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Due to flooding, the Fayette County Assessor’s Office and Tax Department will be closed Monday (August 17, 2026) while cleanup and necessary repairs are underway. The closure is for the safety of the employees and the public.

While the offices are closed, several services remain available online:

β€’ Property tax payments and tax receipt information are available through the Fayette County website: https://fayettecounty.wv.gov/Pages/default.aspx

β€’ Vehicle registration and tag renewals can also be completed online through the WV DMV website using the tax receipt information available on the county website.

We appreciate your patience and understanding!

08/17/2026

πŸ“Œ Fayette County Commission Meeting – Wednesday, August 19, 2026
πŸ•˜ Regular Session: 9:00 a.m.
πŸ“ Location: County Commission Chambers, 1st Floor of the Fayette County Courthouse
πŸ’» Join via Zoom: zoom.us/join
πŸ“² Call In: (646) 558-8656 | Meeting ID: 304-574-1200
πŸ“„ See full agenda below πŸ‘‡

08/17/2026

Additional rounds of thunderstorms remain possible today and tonight. The primary threat will be flash flooding. There is a marginal risk for damaging wind gusts along and east of the Ohio River.

08/17/2026

πŸ“’Fayette County Schools will be closed for Monday, August 17 due to widespread flooding across the county.πŸ“’

Address

1047 Nick Rahall Greenway
Fayetteville, WV
25840

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+13045741610

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