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Runoff from data center project floods neighborhood for a second time
News Clip2:38WCHS-TV·Mason County, WV

Runoff from data center project floods neighborhood for a second time

A data center construction site, referred to as the Monarch site, has caused a second flooding incident in a Mason County neighborhood, impacting homes and outbuildings. Despite previous measures, storm water runoff continues to be an issue, leading some residents to consider leaving through a voluntary home purchasing program offered by Monarch. The company is now reassessing its drainage controls to prevent future occurrences.

7/14/2026
Data center construction site runoff floods Mason County neighborhood again
News Clip3:17WCHS-TV·Mason County, WV

Data center construction site runoff floods Mason County neighborhood again

Residents in a Mason County neighborhood are experiencing repeated flooding and property damage due to runoff from the Monarch data center construction site. This marks the second significant flooding event since construction began, leaving neighbors frustrated despite the company's previous assurances and additional stormwater controls. Monarch is compensating for damages and has initiated a home purchasing program for affected residents.

7/13/2026
Data center construction site runoff floods neighborhood again
News ClipWCHS·Mason County, WV

Data center construction site runoff floods neighborhood again

The Monarch data center construction site in Mason County, West Virginia, has caused repeated flooding in the Meadowlands Estates neighborhood due to stormwater runoff. Residents are frustrated by the flooding, noise, and dust, leading some to consider a voluntary home purchasing program offered by Monarch. The company is reassessing its stormwater controls and paying for damages.

7/13/2026
Would You Sell? Data Center Developer Launches Home Buyout Program
News Clip2:25WCHS-TV·Mason County, WV

Would You Sell? Data Center Developer Launches Home Buyout Program

A data center developer, Monarch, has launched a voluntary "Good Neighbors Purchasing Program" to buy homes from residents in Mason County, West Virginia, who live near a large-scale data center construction site. The program offers above-market value for properties, with several homeowners already expressing interest amidst concerns about the construction's impact.

6/14/2026
Mason County residents experience severe flooding linked to data center construction
News Clip2:04WSAZ NewsChannel 3·Mason County, WV

Mason County residents experience severe flooding linked to data center construction

Residents in Mason County, West Virginia, are experiencing severe flooding in their homes, which they attribute to the construction of an AI data center by Monarch. The company acknowledges that its temporary erosion controls failed due to intense rainfall and is working to address the issue and reimburse residents for damages. Local residents express concerns about safety and potential long-term issues like mold.

5/25/2026