In moments of crisis, the true heart of a community is revealed. On Saturday night, severe flash flooding swept through Wheeling and the greater Ohio Valley, tragically claiming lives and leaving many families displaced, homes and businesses damaged, and livelihoods lost. But alongside the heartbreak, something else has risen — a wave of compassion, resilience, and neighbors taking care of neighbors.
Cleanup efforts began immediately on Sunday morning, with volunteers and organizations across the region stepping up to support those in need. As Wheeling Heritage and Weelunk, we have seen firsthand the overwhelming desire from our community to lend a hand and make sure no one walks through this alone.
Whether you’re someone who needs help or someone ready to give it, we’ve pulled together as many up-to-date resources as possible. This guide includes information on cleanup efforts, donation drop-offs, food distributions, health services, and more — all driven by the people who make Wheeling what it is: strong, connected, and full of heart.
We will continue to share updates as more information becomes available.
VOLUNTEER CLEAN-UP EFFORTS
Ohio Valley Mutual Aid — MUD OUT Cleanup
Location: Wheelcraft — 2187 National Rd, Wheeling, WV 26003
Date: Monday, June 16 (and ongoing as needed)
Time: Starting 9:00 AM and continuing throughout the day
How to Help: Volunteers can arrive anytime. Cleanup requests are also still being accepted.
Volunteer Sign-Up & Cleanup Requests: https://linktr.ee/ovmutualaid
Donations to Support Cleanup Efforts: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ohio-valley
Supplies needed:
Bleach, paper towels, push brooms, buckets, mops, garbage bags, hardware type of gloves (not the kitchen latex kind)
DONATION COLLECTION SITES
The Soup Kitchen of Greater Wheeling
1610 Eoff St, Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 233-2992
Requested Items: Bottled water, sliced lunch meats, fresh fruit, buns or bread, condiments, individually wrapped snacks & treats
Guntry WV
45 Caliber Drive, Triadelphia, WV 26059
The center for donations/pick-up at Riesbecks in not longer there.
Available and Requested Donations
Available Donations: US Army Reserve Center (25 Armory Dr. Wheeling, WV 26003)
WesBanco Arena
2 14th Street, Wheeling, WV 26003
Accepting: bulk donations of non-perishable food items and cases of water
United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley
Accepting monetary donations to be directly used in flood relief.
Click here to donate: https://
FROM OHIO COUNTY SCHOOLS
Elm Grove Elementary
1600 Poplar Ave, Wheeling, WV 26003
Hours: Open daily 8 AM – 12 PM
Available & Accepting: Clothing, pet supplies, bedding, food & water, cleaning supplies, laundry detergent, laundry baskets, infant items
The Giving Tree- Communities in Schools
(Behind Triadelphia Middle School)
1636 National Rd, Wheeling, WV 26003
Hours: 10 AM – 12 PM
Available Donations: Child, teen & adult clothing, shoes, bedding
West Liberty Elementary Gymnasium
745 Van Meter Way, West Liberty, WV 26074
Requested Donations: Canned goods, cleaning supplies, clothing, hygiene products
HEALTH & SAFETY RESOURCES
Free Tetanus Vaccinations
Provided by: Wheeling-Ohio County Health Department
Location 1: Wheeling Ohio County Health Department – 1500 Chapline Street
Location 2: Reisbeck’s — 2485 National Rd, Wheeling, WV 26003
TODAY: Monday, June 16
EMERGENCY & ASSISTANCE CONTACTS
Ohio County Emergency Operations Center
500 Chapline Street Lower Level, Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 234-3756
American Red Cross — Triadelphia
4471 National Rd, Triadelphia, WV 26059
800-733-2767
American Red Cross — Wheeling
193 29th Street, Wheeling, WV 26003
1-844-216-8286
To Volunteer with Red Cross efforts, click here.
Valley Grove Volunteer Fire Department
355 Firehouse Ln, Valley Grove, WV 26060
(304) 547-0347
Mountaineer Gas Company
If you smell gas, call this number:
1-800-834-2070
ADDITIONAL FOOD DISTRIBUTION
Mountaineer Food Bank — Mobile Distribution
Wheeling Island Casino Parking Lot — 1 S Stone St, Wheeling, WV 26003
Hosted by the Ohio County Family Resource Network in partnership with Mountaineer Food Bank, the event offers free food boxes with fresh, frozen, and shelf-stable items — no ID or income verification required, but a West Virginia address is needed.
Date: Tuesday, June 17
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
