West Virginia Flash Flood: Infrastructure Crippled, Multiple Fatalities, Ongoing Search & Rescue
West Virginia Flash Flood: Infrastructure Crippled, Multiple Fatalities, Ongoing Search & Rescue Torrential rainfall, exceeding 4 inches in 30 minutes in parts of northern West Virginia, triggered catastrophic flash flooding. At least four fatalities, including a child, have been confirmed, with several individuals still missing. The deluge overwhelmed infrastructure, causing significant damage to roads, bridges, and natural gas lines, hampering rescue and recovery efforts. Over 19 swift water rescues were performed, utilizing drones and K-9 units in the search for…