Flash floods kill two in West Virginia after torrential rain

Heavy rainfall triggered flash flooding across West Virginia, prompting the governor to declare a state of emergency in all 55 counties and deploy 500 National Guard members in search-and-recovery operations.

First covered Jul 23, 2026 · 9:06 AM PT · 1 article

Flash floods kill two in West Virginia after torrential rain — Image via theguardian.com

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23h Guardian Environment At least two people missing in West Virginia after torrential rain causes flash floods — State’s governor had declared a state of emergency for all 55 counties, and deployed 500 national guard members Patrick Morrisey, the West Virginia governor,…

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governor.wv.gov Governor Morrisey Declares State of Emergency for All 55 Counties Due to Severe Weather

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Appeared in: 2026-07-24 (#15)

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