2 dead in flash floods caused by heavy rain in West Virginia, governor’s office says
Summary
Heavy rains caused flash floods in West Virginia, leading to the deaths of two people. The floods damaged homes, vehicles, and businesses, with rescue operations ongoing in the hardest-hit northern areas of the state.Key Facts
- Two people died due to flash floods in West Virginia.
- Up to 7 inches (18 cm) of rain fell in some places during the storm.
- Some locations received 4.5 inches (11.4 cm) of rain in just 37 minutes.
- Floodwaters caused extensive damage to homes, vehicles, and a Walmart store in Weston.
- The National Guard has been deployed to assist in the northern part of the state.
- Many people were rescued from submerged vehicles across the region.
- Roads and access to some areas were initially cut off due to floodwaters.
- The identities and exact locations related to the fatalities have not been released.
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