About 500 national guard members deployed to West Virginia after flash floods
Summary
About 500 National Guard members have been sent to West Virginia to help after heavy rain caused sudden floods. The governor said rescue teams are still searching for people and working to fix damages from the floods.Key Facts
- Torrential rain caused flash floods in parts of West Virginia this week.
- West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey declared a state of emergency for all 55 counties.
- About 500 National Guard members were deployed to assist with flood response and rescue.
- Severe storms brought heavy rain, strong winds, mudslides, and rapidly rising water.
- Some counties, especially Lewis, Pleasants, and Upshur, were hit hardest by flooding.
- In one area, 4.5 inches of rain fell in just 37 minutes, causing severe water buildup.
- More than 6,000 residents were without power as crews worked to restore electricity.
- The National Weather Service says weather will be calm for the rest of the week, with some rain expected again over the weekend.
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