The Lewis Upshur Flood Assistance Fund is designed to assist Lewis and Upshur County households in the wake of the devastating flood that occurred on July 21, 2026.
The Lewis Upshur Flood Assistance Fund will provide one-time assistance payments of $1,000 to assist households with:
- Structural damage caused by the flood
- Purchase of replacement appliances
- Costs associated with clean-up from the flooding
Qualification Criteria
- Must reside within Lewis or Upshur Counties, West Virginia
- Must have experienced damage/loss from the flood that occurred on July 21, 2026
- Must have filled out the Damage Assessment Survey (Survey 123)- https://bit.ly/4bLCxNL
- Must have registered with the American Red Cross- 1-800-Red-Cross
- Must have photo documentation
This program is designed to be a first-come, first-serve program.
You will be required to upload a valid driver’s license, utility bill to verify residence, and photos of the damage sustained.
If you need assistance completing the application, please contact the United Way at 304-366-4550.
The completed paper form can be turned into the staff at the Disaster Supply Center at the Old Kroger in Weston. Staff will follow-up to work through the verification process.
Receiving Your Payment
- Once your application has been processed, verified, and approved, you will be notified to pick-up your payment in person.
- You will be required to sign and show your ID when you pick-up.
- Households are only eligible for one assistance payment.