Past emergencies
Federal disaster declarations that list Upshur County
Severe Storm, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (FEMA DR-4932, flood) was declared on August 3, 2026, and FEMA lists Upshur County among the designated areas. The record gives incident dates of July 21, 2026 to July 22, 2026. Floodwater can take a commercial kitchen out of service in an hour, and a facility could cook meals onsite from a portable mobile commercial kitchen trailer rental placed on dry ground during cleanup. A dishwashing trailer rental or a refrigerated trailer rental can be added when needed. Facilities near Philippi face the same weather.
Source: FEMA disaster 4932, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Checked November 5, 2026.
Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (FEMA DR-4273, flood) was declared on June 25, 2016, and FEMA lists Upshur County among the designated areas. The record gives incident dates of June 22, 2016 to June 29, 2016. Floodwater can take a commercial kitchen out of service in an hour, and a facility could cook meals onsite from a portable mobile commercial kitchen trailer rental placed on dry ground during cleanup. A dishwashing trailer rental and a refrigerated trailer rental can sit alongside it.
Source: FEMA disaster 4273, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2. Checked November 5, 2026.