Gilbert and Hanover West Virginia Flood 2009

[hitler1ize]

I was born in Man W. VA and my family moved when I was 1 year old. I still have a lot of relatives there. I remember when this happened.All my relatives were safe but they were all affected by this in some way. A lot of people they knew suffered great losses.

[DilMegNevaeh]

This was a horrible flood. Im with the WVARNG and we were there for 3 weeks on flood duty. At 1.36 in video I was standing right there when we got the call on the radio one of our soldiers almost died. At 4.16 is were I got smoke inhalation fighting an out of control fire from a pile of burning debri. Thanks to all the wonderful ladies who fed us lunch everyday at Shirleys shown at 6.49.

[aleshadani]

i remember this!! tragic time lost a lot in the flood!! Matewan (Beech Creek)

[blankenshipp52]

man i remember this i had to leave my house i thought it was gonna get in my house but it didnt i live at browning fork

[blankenshipp52]

man i remember this i had to leave my house i thought it was gonna get in my house but it didnt

[micahstacyproduction]

cody man what's the song sounds like jeremy camp

[bavis1993]

its so sad.

im from Logan, WV.

[jennarater27]

im glad you put this up people need to learn to be thankful for what they have and for the stuff they havent had to go through. hope everything is going well for you and your femily. my prayers are with you.

Grants Pass OR

[jomo525]

i just arrived in gilbert the night befor the flood hit. we woke up the next morning and couldnt believe our eyes. i could not believe the devestation. i hope things are going well for everybody who was affected by the flood. Jason North East, PA

[fulwall]

Cody Stacy Hi!

What a mash up of what is most obviously a lovely part of the world! I have seen only the aftermath of flash floods so have witnessed the awful sense of loss of the populace involved,the stench and the un-hygenic situaution that exists for awhile to come. Communities do re-build and do recover for we are very good at overcoming adversity. Thank you for sharing your terrifying situation in a very good montage video All the best for the future to you,your family and your neighbours

[m207563]

Sorry to see that happen, I have been going to gilbert for the last 3 years, never met a person there that was not a friend. They always say only bad things happen to good people..... Aberdeen OH

[WV24985]

I work with a couple of guys that live in that area. Well, one is originally from Gilbert Creek, but lives in Pocahontas, Va now. Good luck in the rebuilding. The one guy I work with said his bridge washed out, and he was told he couldn't get any help with rebuilding it.

[bradb35]

Richmond VA, I am from WV Hampshire CO.

[ocgs83]

Hi im from El Salvador my boyfriend lives in Chapmanville, i haven´t had the chance to visit him yet but i hope to do it soon, i didnt have idea you have that kind of problems, besides that you have a gorgeous place there.

[MrJnance27]

but good movie bye

[MrJnance27]

i feel sorry to you cody stacy bye

[7az1]

that little turtle was a survivor

[12941RCR]

im from lake wva which is in logan county i live in nc now, cant not believe this is happening and not on interenational news for help

[thaireef07]

Oh my goodness. I did not hear about this. I drove through this area all the time to go to Pikeville. I recognize almost all of this imagery. Great video, horrible thing to go through. My heart goes out to all those who lost things in the flood

[maowens31]

Cody,

My name is Melissa Lester Owens and I am from Princeton, but I am originally from Hanover. My mom and dad live across a bridge beside of the Hanover Wrecker Service and they lost everything in this flood. They had four feet of water in their trailer. It was so devastating. You captured some great photos by the way. Great song also.

[NealStacy1]

Hey Cody,

This is Neal Stacy your daddy's first cousin in Litchfield, Ohio. Kermit's son. You did a great job on the video and the song. I hope everyone is ok and tell them I said hi. Hope to see you at the family reunion. My dad said you may want info on getting into the insurance business if so call or email me.

[undernoinnocence]

hey. i'm from charleston, wv; i didn't realize the damage was this horrid until watching your video. i knew it was awful and terrifying. but this is beyond what was going through my mind.

amazing video, a great song too. who sings it?

[jarlifter25]

i live in Mercer County. and this was unbelievable after seeing on the news here.

not too long after it hap happened i had gone to Hanover, WV and they too had it terrible.

i just cant imagine what these people are actually going thru

[brittanydanielle3597]

i am from oceana we didnt get as bad as yall did but my mamaw did

[bristolguy33]

hey cody hope everything is goin better there. i"m from hanover and it hurt me the first time i watched this video i really did realize how bad it was their but i gettin ready to find out i"m commin in from bristol tn june 26 stayin for a while to help my family god bless you and everyone that experienced this disaster..... marshall lester

[bek12]

Hey Cody, I'm from Beech Creek and also lived in Matewan. Left there many years ago, but I remember the '77 flood and it was a nightmare.  My parents walked across a muddy mountain with the water roaring in the road below. I fell once, but they both had me by the hand so I wouldn't go down into the water.

[thomaskeith1973]

At 5 minutes and 31 seconds in. . . thats my blue subaru in front of rite aid. almost died the night before, from NJ

[dogclippers]

that was a very good video

[pamzam]

Hi Cody! I'm actually from Plainfield, IL but I have family who live in the Gilbert/Justice area. My uncle told me about your videos...Thanks for putting this together. I hope everyone got the help (or will) they need to put their homes back together...

Pam

[WVBBBOOOYYY]

oh gawd dude i remember that storm it was like 7 hrs long and 9 hrs without power it sucked...

[strangeonesheis]

I live in Belspring, Va. I want to say thank you for putting this video and this song out there. Everyone needs hope.

[demondog2020]

im from mingo county delbarton wv and i heard it didnt flood real bad down there i moved to kentucky last year send me a message and tell me wat happened in this area i have family in there man

[debbiehess]

Cody, thank you so much for sharing this with the rest of the nation..I am from Cedar Bluff, Va but I lived in Hampden in "66 and '67 and went to GHS during my 8th grade..I will always remember the warm acceptance from the kids there to a new kid in their territory...this devastation is horrific...my prayers and thoughts will be with all of you...thanks again, Debbie Hale Hess

[zab8892]

Cody Thank you for these pictures. I did not realize how bad things were in W Virginia. We had a flood in NH a couple of years ago and we lost lives but this damage is worse than ours.

[KTM400EXCrider]

WOW, a group of us from Canada were there 3 days before this...and it had been pouring for 3 days which we rode in. We stayed in Gilbert and the Baby bear lodge. Hope you guys recover soon.

[dalto0326]

Thanks for making this cody alot of my family lives in gilbert and they got their property washed away in the flood but we have no way to get to them thank god everyone was safe though

[Catsymae]

Cody - Great job with filming the flood. We are from Pa and are concerned with Fox's. We ALWAYS stay with the Fox's and love those people. Hope they are all safe. Our hearts go out to everyone in Gilbert and all that were hit by the flood waters. Our prayers go out to you. Coming down in late June !

[Muddcrazy]

And this message is for Chick6517 Karma to you for what you said!!

[Muddcrazy]

We just got home from Gilbert from riding the Hatfeild-Mccoy Trails Cody.I'm from New jersey we felt bad on what happened we love riding down there.we know how it feels up here we had our 300 year flood here in medford and lumberton a few years back we had 21 inchs of rain fall in 6 hours due to a rotating thunder storm that stayed in place.the damage was just as bad.I hope the town continues to recover we will be back next year we love it there.

[TheFirefighter23]

I am from ohio and florida and my name is eric

[Chick6517]

NO ONE CARES!!! :) have a nice life and Yea.. i thats right.. i can take anything you can dish out. "o God there go my organs" lmao

[MzALuvstheLions]

Good job, Cody. I live in Ellis Bottom/middle of Gilbert. I like what you did with this--keep up the good work.

[johnat112]

a really good viedo show natural disasters

[evrmore0mine]

Hi Cody, I am from southern WV, living in NC. So sorry for all the trouble with flooding and bad weather. I recall my youth hearing my great grandfather talk about the strip mines cutting all the timbers. He believed these things would happen and I believe he was right. May God bless everyone and I pray all recover quickly. Love this beautiful song and music. Thanks for sharing and God bless you..

[coloradodirl]

I'm from Colorado but am originally from Ikes Fork/Iaeger WV and still have relatives from all the areas including Gilbert. I pray everyone is getting through this! Also....who did the song? Love it and it was so appropriate!

[tnlakelvr]

I am Nashville but my mom and dad are from Willamson and Turkey Creek. Alot of my family went through the flood in the late 70's. My Mom spent 2 weeks helping my grandparents clean up what they could salvage. My sister's in laws are coming from Kansas City to help in Matewan. God Bless you Mountaineers.

[Dragonragoon]

one of my close friends i game with was caught in this, i wish you and yours the best in the recovery.

[MaddieANDKristen]

Hope things are getting better. A good friend of mine owns some rental cabins up there, his basement was flooded and he was telling me of the flooding in the parking lot of the shopping mall near there. OH BY THE WAY, where the H*** is Prezzie Obama and FEMA?? Guess the wonderful people of West Virginia aren't as important as the folks from New Orleans. God bless you WV

[coloradodirl]

Obama was the same place Prezzie Bush and FEMA were when New Orleans happened. President Bush just wanted a photo op and FEMA was in itself a disaster during New Orleans!!! WV and New Orleans as well as Iowa and other midwest states are when it comes to disaster...people and churches help, not our government...period!

[wvhvac1]

God Bless you all from Big Chimney WV.

[princestengl]

where did you get this song? it is great

from: Chicago

[slickhead1313]

Im from NC but my grandma lives in hanover and some of the pics you have show how far up that creek was in her back yard i would have never thought it would get that high. My hopes and prayers go out to all of those affected by the flood waters.

[britquickxcore]

Hello Cody!

First of all, I would like to say how much I've enjoyed visiting Gilbert. WV for the October Trailfest for the past 4 years. Gilbert is such a welcoming place filled with good people, which is why my family and I need to help you.

I'm a senior in high school and my brother and I are collecting bags and bags of clothing donations from our schools that you will be receiving within the next 2 weeks. This is the least that we can do for such a warm and welcoming town.

[codystacy2008]

Thanks !

[masonwv54]

I am from Mason County living in Sumter, SC. I am praying for all the people back there. I know how we West Virginians are and everyone will pull together and recover from this disaster. I may be gone from my home state, but I am always proud of the people and the heritage that makes us all Mountaineers. God bless everyone there.

Gary Cundiff

[barbiesdog]

I am from Punxsutawney Pa and we live in a flood area. Me and my husband came there to get married and ride the trails. We fell in love w/it and want to come and live there someday. We are so sorry! I know alot of the houses are across these small streams and ppl are trapped! Our thoughts and prayers are w/you.You are the strongest ppl in this country and you will rise above this and move on. With love, Keith and Barbara Salapek

[jhnellis]

im from logan wv we got bad floods in the past also, i know first hand what the people are going through

[princestengl]

My sister and brother-in-law live in Gilbert, he is a Pastor there. that was a heartbreaking video my heart goes out to everyone that lives in that area!

[ggman855]

hey i live very close to were the flooding was goin on, i just live in chapmanville and it really affected alot of people and i hope everyone is able to recover after this flood and cody nice work man

[MrMikekeene]

im from coal mtn live in asheboro nc i have never seen flood waters like this in a place i call home i pray GOD peace will cover everyone .

[xc1213cutie]

hi, im from reading pennsylvania but every year a few times a year me and my family go in the area of gilbert, WV ever since i was a little baby and i have a ton of family down there and one of them is an elderly with an illness and there house got flooded out to and then some other of my family the concrete bridges to cross the creek to get onto the road got washed out i am sending all my prayers out to everyone down there

[olneyrider]

heyy, im from Maryland. but every spring for the past 6 years my family goes to Gilbert to ride the trails. we stay on browning fork road. a couple of these pictures look like they are on browning fork road. i agree with 86Penny "My heart and prayers go out to everyone. God bless "

[86Penny]

My heart and prayers go out to everyone. God bless

[86Penny]

I have lived in WV all my life, I was raised in Oceana and hung out around Gilbert and Hanover alot of the time. The flooding occured because there was alot of rain that fell in a real short time and it had nowhere to go. That's what happens when the ground can't hold anymore water, not mining. Coal mining is the livelyhood of this state, without it this state and the people can't exist. Give this floods because of mining crap a rest!!! WV people are strong and tough, WE WILL SURVIVE THIS!!

[lramey229]

thats a really bad flood i hope you guys in west virginia fix it and everybody is safe...i have a friend in the red cross volunteers that is going down there at this very moment to help all of the people out. i used to live in kentucky but now i live in ohio ...i hope everything works out ok and this should show people like us to be greattful they dont get floods often at all!!!

HELP IS ON THE WAY!!! AND WE ARE PRAYING FOR YOU HERE IN HURON OHIO!!!

[hophop497]

Thanks For Video I Graduated Class 1957 From Man Now Live In Columbus Ohio

[mickfoley3005]

Im from Delbarton,WV in Mingo county and we got hit bad too

[roger25865]

My sympathy is with everyone who had loss , i cant imagine what that would be like trying to recover , I am ashamed of my fellow man tho to come on here and start blaming this on mining , dont u people realize flooding occurs where there is no mining , shame on you , instaed of blaming why dont you offer assistance .

[LGLoweWal]

I am from Springfield, MO. Gilbert was my home for 17 years. Thanks for the video so I can see what my brother told me by phone. Linda Lowe Wallington

[srleegray]

I am from Kingsport, Tn my name is Rene'e. I have never seen such distruction. I just got home from Gilbert . I was attending my uncle's funeral (Bucky Belcher). My family was born and raise in this area. God's knows he would be right in the middle helping everyone he could. He will be so very missed. To anyone who could help this small town of wonderful people with prayers, help, hope or donations know that they are in need of all.

[coolies049]

I was horrified when I saw the devastation! My prayers go out to everyone in Mingo area. 6 in. of rain contributed, but obviously strip mining and poor engineering of the Red Jacket highway were to blame. Small saplings the mines mollify environmentalists with have nothing on the original plants, which were the original plan of God. These mountains did not just happen, they were created with a natural flow for the waters, perfect in the eyes of God and not meant to be desecrated by man's greed!

[SweetyB38]

Hi I'm from Chapmanville WV.  Thank You for Showing this I pray it opens up the hearts of humanity and You all will be back on your feet again. My family and I too have went through this a couple of years back . God Bless You All . Thank You Cody (Barb in C-VILLE

[kimboandernie]

hey cody, i hate to see about the flood there im from genoa wv. may god bless you all.

[jaybusagriff]

bunch of us from connecticut. stayed at the riverside lodge to ride hatfield trails in early april, it was so beautful there, really sorry, that totally sucks!!!! griff

[axlebubba]

I have stayed at Keiths place.

[jbugg66]

I grew up in Gilbert and attended all 3 schools. I have never seen it that bad. I hope that you guys can rebuild quickly.

James

Rum Creek

[ehuffer21]

My Aunt and Uncle used to live in that area and I remember visting as a child..so sad but I pray that God will continue to restore the community and stregthen the faith of the ones that don't know him.

[garrettrocks3x]

WOW! I live in Orlando but my family is from Ben Creek! I lived there for a short time myself! All I can say is... it broght tears to my eyes!

[blueyesblueskies]

God Bless those who are in such need....from WV too. My prayers are with all who are hurting.

[ariesram1977]

Sorry to see your loss up so close, I am from Marietta, Ohio we had two major Ohio river floods within 4 months sept 04 and jan 05, That flooded our city, its hard to describe in words how terrible it was but we all came together, help from all of our neighbors and we rebuilt and cleaned for months..You guys are strong you will overcome this devastation too..Have faith, stay strong, and pray...I'm praying for you all

[2006tippy]

this is treva hatfield im from hanover it hurts to watch these videos of my family and friends i live in va now for 11yrs but theres no place like home u all can rebuild back because its the people that makes good ole wva god bless my family and friends that has lost everything we are all one

[dpwhite01]

My wife & I stayed at the "Do-Drop" in Gilbert last year, while visiting Hatfield & McCoy. Unbeleivable!! Our prayers are with all of you ... keep that "mountain" spirit!

Dave & Connie

Morgantown, WV

[snb1983tlm]

Im from Wise Virginia and i was blown away watching this video my husband use to work in gilbert with a drilling rig and i know the town well. I hope you all get everything back in order and may God Bless you . I will keep you all in my prayers

[sally5k]

Raised in Ceredo Kenova WV, Living in Boward County FL. Hope everyone is being helped. Hope that the animal are not forgotten.

[andygumper]

From Clay Co WV and Broward Co FL  When they remove the top soil for mtn top mining this is a direct result, Water is not absorbed. Wishing you all the best ! Lets hope this doesnt become a regular occurence. Such a tragedy. Andy

[ChristianDeerHunter]

This happened because of 6 inches of rain not because of Strip Mining.

[tessadawn24]

I really hated to see all that happen there. Good luck with the cleanup, i wish i had money to just bring there and give to everyone.

[roadee1963]

From Columbus Ohio. We were down there during the Flood Staying at Canes brake (right next to the hole on highway 80) . Monitored the river all night, man did it rise quickly. You guys are very lucky that more people were not seriosly hurt. Good luck with the cleanup and we'll keep you in our prayers!! We will be back!!!!

[tylermounts]

u should have came up gilbert creek it was worse than anything on the video man,.. but the video was great i loved it ...

[disturbedone855]

Yeah, we got hit pretty bad on this one. I'm from Chapmanville in Logan and it got pretty bad down here, but nothing like gilbert. I was expecting power outage here but it never happened. Thank God for that.

[ling1286]

Im originally from huntington but live in Los Angeles, California and saw this on here. I didn't know how bad the flooding really was back there. Hope everything and everyone gets back in their homes soon !

[erickaleigh2000]

Great Video!! God is taking care of you guys in WV! If everyone would just see the signs that God is sending to us about the end of time!!

[gabbysmommy2003]

Yeah, If ppl could only really truly see with thier own eyes how bad it is here. Everyone is pretty much devasted. I'm from Pike county Kentucky and its pretty bad here too! I also know Floyd county was hit hard to. Including the whole town of Martin. I have watched EastKyFred's video of the Meta, Ky flooding here in Pike but now I truly realize how hard West Virginia was hit with it also. I'm so sorry for all your ppls loss as well. :(

~Renee' from Pikeville, Ky.

[ManicForMosaics]

So sad.....I hope the people affected can get their lives back to normal soon!

Nancy in California

[MistyLK13]

I am so sorry that you and your fellow Gilbert residents had to endure this tragedy. I was there in the fall 4 wheeling and know a lot of the places in your slide show. It was a beautiful ares adn I hope that lady that I rented from is safe. God bless you all!!! Great shots even though it is so sad. hugs

[JULIEDG1977]

My husband & I are looking for a house inm Huntington. The pix look real bad. We're about to go into hurricane season down here in Florida. Best of luck & God Bless You All!!!!!

[buddyvannatter]

it is horrible over there i am from Logan but deliver chips in the hanover and welch area and couldnt beleive the devastation. great video Harry

[jodyellis2222]

WOW! Good Video but bad for the people back home. My heart goes out to all the people back home. I am from Gilbert but now I am at Fort Hood, Texas.--Jody Ellis

[hioctane33]

hurley va

we went through this back in 2002

god bless you all

[bassthumper77]

Looks bad. I didn't realize it got so bad down that way. I am from Premier in McDowell County.

[canicometoyourhouse]

I hope people pull together on this one, God was good to us all, My Parents lost everything on Long Branch lots of people has. But Thank God we still have our Families, And to all of the people Remember there is nothing this earth can't put up on us that the Jesus can't move.. & Heal God Bless  You all . Sincerely Melinda Morgan Justice,Mingo Co WV,

[wvsnuffer]

jeremy from morgantown wv..We had alot of flooding up this way also..

[scdailey001]

it breaks my heart to see such devastation in one of the most beautiful places i know my family is from browning fork and our thoughts and prayers go out to each and everyone of you god bless and we love you sherry (EVANS) dailey

[cjgirl74]

Hang in there, mother nature can be hard sometimes, there are WVirginians that care, and I am asking everyone who sees this post to call Tide at 1-866-588-9563 and tell them to send "Loads of Hope" to this area. The Oak Hill, WV 4-H Green Devils are working on this and many more community services, we will come clean or what ever. God Bless!

[19norab53]

I worked the floods that his McDowell Co back on July 10, 2001...I hate to see this happen again! God Bless! Living in SC.

[jerryraya]

jerry a from oceana

[strent2583]

I grew up in Verner and graduated from Gilbert High School in 1985. Unbelievable... On the bright side. If you still have your health you havn`t lost everything.

[JDFDave]

Could be a good video but get rid of the blurred, dark and pictures of car roofs pictures and it would be much better. Put some pictures of the cleanup in their place.

[JET2603]

MY Boyfriend IS from Hanover And my heart goes out to His family and him and all of those people who lost their things

[micahstacyproduction]

My cousin Josh almost lost his whole storage building and his house Cody and Brent and all of us went down to help.

[tapout111503]

I was there with 3 of my best friends riding the trails. We stayed at Twin Hollow Campground. Thoughts and Prayers from VA. for you guys.

[cowbubbles]

i was in welch at fannings funerl home when it hit the water was inchs from the door and the underpass was full but my dad ( wes addair ) brong in his crew of men and watertrucks and saved the day .

[nascarape]

Good job on the video. My prayers are with all affected. I'm from Logan and you just never know, when or where. We just can't handle 2 inches of rain that fast.

[roosterhead1998]

i live in mercer county, about 12 minutes from Princeton. We had a lot of bad floods in this area, when I was a kid, still do sometimes. I'm about 30 minutes from Wyoming county and 30 minutes from McDowell county. I hope everyone can get some help. Hopefully the state will do what they need to, to fix this problem.:)

[valleypanthers]

I hope you all rebuild soon.. Hate that you all went through this, but you will all pull together and overcome this.

Greta

Kermit, WV