US EditionFlash flooding kills 5 in West Virginia, rescue teams searching for missing people
- Overnight flash flooding struck Wheeling and Ohio County, West Virginia, causing multiple fatalities and widespread damage.
- The flooding occurred after 2.5 to 4 inches of rain fell rapidly due to a weather pattern that remained stationary, resulting in prolonged heavy rainfall over several days.
- First responders evacuated residents and conducted rescues while continuing to search for missing individuals with the aid of aerial drones, canine units, and teams specialized in rapid water rescue amid extensive damage to roads and homes.
- Emergency management director Lou Vargo described the flood as occurring with rapid and overwhelming speed, calling it the worst he has encountered in his 35 years of service, and confirmed that three people have died.
- West Virginia's Governor Patrick Morrisey has issued an emergency declaration for Ohio County, mobilized the National Guard to assist with response efforts, and cautioned residents to stay clear of flooded roads as additional storms are anticipated.
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