Mercer County WV
Tribute to Tim Farley
Tim Farley, a faithful and dutiful servant to the Lord, his family, Mercer County and the State of West Virginia
Flood Management
Mercer County is prone to flooding due to localized heavy downpours of rain. High water is often reported along the Bluestone River and other areas of the county. Typically, when rainfall amounts are between 1 and 1.5 inches it would create an insignificant rise on area creeks streams and rivers. But when there is a combination of elements such as moderate rain, saturated ground from continuous heavy rainfall, heavy snow on the ground and warm temperatures, flood waters will rise. When this occurs, many Mercer County residents are cut off due to flood waters.
Pictures of recent Mercer County flooding may be seen at this link provided by the Bluefield Daily Telegraph. Please see the list for the floodplain manager in your area here:
Development Permit Form -
Mercer County Office of Floodplain Management
Contact Us
This site was created and is maintained by the family in loving memory of our loved one,
Timothy W. Farley
Tim was the longtime Director of Mercer County Emergency Services, Manager of Mercer County Floodplain, and Chief of Bluestone Valley Fire Department.
Tim dedicated his entire life to serving the citizens Mercer County, West Virginia, with his countless hours of community service and willingness to help anyone in need.
His kindness and loving spirit will be missed by many but never, ever forgotten.
Thank you, Tim.
Storm Ready
StormReady, a program started in 1999 in Tulsa, OK, helps arm America's communities with the communication and safety skills needed to save lives and property--before and during the event. StormReady helps community leaders and emergency managers strengthen local safety programs.
StormReady communities are better prepared to save lives from the onslaught of severe weather through advanced planning, education and awareness. No community is storm proof, but StormReady can help communities save lives.