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Flash Floods in Ohio County Leave Four Dead and Four Missing After Torrential Rains

Rescue operations now include drones, dogs and National Guard units, with utility repairs delayed by power outages and natural gas leaks.

Cars sit submerged in floodwaters in Wheeling, West Virginia, on Saturday.
A sign warning of high water and road closure as a result of flash flooding in Kansas on June 4, 2025.
Flash floods in Wheeling, West Virginia on June 14, 2025. Credit: Wheeling, WV Police Department
Officials closed this stretch of road in Wheeling, West Virginia, on Saturday night "because of the high water, mud and debris," the Wheeling, W.V., Fire Department said on Facebook. Photo: Wheeling, W.V., Fire Department/Facebook

Overview

  • Gov. Patrick Morrisey declared a state of emergency and deployed the National Guard after 2.5 to 4 inches of rain fell within 30 minutes on June 14.
  • At least four people have been confirmed dead and four others remain unaccounted for in Wheeling, Triadelphia and Valley Grove.
  • Wheeling Fire Department and EMA crews are using drones, search dogs and swift water teams to scour submerged roads, bridges and creek banks.
  • More than 4,000 customers are without power and natural gas leaks are complicating efforts to restore utilities.
  • The National Weather Service forecasts additional storms that could worsen debris-choked waterways and further delay recovery efforts.