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Flash flooding kills 5 in West Virginia, rescue teams searching for missing people
- Flash flooding hit Wheeling, West Virginia, overnight on June 14-15, killing three people and leaving several missing in Ohio County.
- The flooding occurred after 2.5 to 4 inches of rain fell within approximately 30 minutes, resulting from a slow-moving weather front that had been causing persistent heavy rainfall across the area for several days.
- First responders evacuated and rescued residents despite major infrastructure damage, including destroyed roads, bridges, and homes, which delayed response efforts.
- Ohio County emergency director Lou Vargo described the situation as unfolding extremely rapidly and noted that in his 35 years of experience, this was the most severe event he has witnessed.
- Governor Patrick Morrisey issued an emergency declaration, activated the National Guard, and confirmed that search teams equipped with drones and dogs are actively involved in locating individuals who remain missing.
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West Virginia flash flooding leaves at least 7 dead as flood threat grows
Northern West Virginia was struck by devastating flash flooding caused by torrential rains, resulting in at least seven deaths and widespread destruction. The flooding, centered in Ohio and Marion counties, overwhelmed local waterways, destroyed homes, and damaged critical infrastructure, leaving communities grappling with recovery as the threat of additional rain looms. According to Fox Weather, […]
Six dead in West Virginia floods, state of emergency declared
MARION COUNTY, W.V. (NBC, KYMA/KECY) - The flash flooding death toll has climbed to six in West Virginia. A state of emergency has been issued for parts of the state after heavy rains resulted in flash flooding over the weekend. Dozens of homes were affected by the flash flooding, including an estimated 29 homes which were destroyed. "And we were on the ground floor so if it's up that high and we're on the ground floor, it wouldn't have been a c…
Death toll rises to six in West Virginia amid deadly flash flooding
The death toll in West Virginia has grown to six after heavy rain triggered catastrophic flash flooding across the state. Two individuals remain missing, according to the governor’s office, and a state of emergency is currently in place. Deadly rain and catastrophic flooding forced Gov. Patrick Morrisey to declare a state of emergency on Sunday, in addition to calling up the National Guard to support local emergency departments. Morrisey said in…
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