In February 2025, Beckley experienced heavy rainfall that caused high water around town and destroyed the stormwater system on Ewart Avenue near the Exhibition Coal Mine. The event resulted in federal disaster declaration for Southern West Virginia. BSB received public assistance funding from FEMA and the state of West Virginia to replace the damaged system. 

The final project included the addition of a new open drainage ditch capable of moving significantly more water during storms. A new headwall was installed with twin pipes to carry more flow safely under Ewart Avenue, reducing the risk of future flooding and incidents of water overtopping the road. In total, the project included 180 feet of new ditch line, 100 feet of 24-inch high durability pipe, and 15 feet of additional 12-inch pipe.