West Virginia Flash Floods: Infrastructure Damage and High Casualties from Extreme Rainfall

Torrential rainfall, exceeding 4 inches in 30 minutes in parts of West Virginia, triggered devastating flash floods, resulting in at least three confirmed fatalities and several missing persons. The deluge overwhelmed infrastructure, causing significant damage to roads, bridges, and natural gas lines.

Ohio County emergency management reported over 19 swift water rescues, hampered by widespread infrastructure damage that initially delayed response times. Rescue efforts involved drones, search dogs, and swift water teams, focusing on submerged vehicles and debris along waterways. Approximately 2,500 power outages were reported, further complicated by natural gas leaks requiring priority repair before restoration efforts could fully commence.

Similar severe flooding incidents occurred in Fairmont, nearly 100 miles away, necessitating additional water rescues and evacuations. A partial building collapse was reported, though the exact impact remains unclear. A state of emergency has been declared in Ohio and Marion Counties, with the National Guard deployed to assist in recovery and rescue operations. Authorities strongly advise residents to avoid flooded roads and heed all emergency directives.

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