West Virginia Flash Flooding: State of Emergency Declared, Infrastructure Damage Reported
West Virginia Flash Flooding: State of Emergency Declared, Infrastructure Damage Reported
Heavy rainfall triggered severe flash flooding across parts of West Virginia, prompting Governor Patrick Morrisey to declare a state of emergency. At least five fatalities have been reported, with additional individuals missing.
The flooding, concentrated in the Wheeling and Fairmont areas, caused significant infrastructure damage. A residential building in Fairmont partially collapsed, resulting in the deployment of state resources and the establishment of an emergency shelter. Approximately 2,500 power outages were reported.
The National Guard has been mobilized to support local emergency response teams. The incident highlights the vulnerability of infrastructure to extreme weather events and the importance of robust emergency response planning.
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