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Flash Floods Kill Five in West Virginia as Rescue Efforts Continue

Following torrential rains that overwhelmed waterways, Gov. Patrick Morrisey declared a state of emergency to mobilize additional rescue resources

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.
A stock image shows heavy rainfall.
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Overview

  • At least five people, including a three-year-old child, have been confirmed dead and three others remain missing after 2.5 to 4 inches of rain fell in roughly 30 minutes on Saturday night
  • The National Guard has been deployed to assist search and rescue operations after extensive damage to roads, bridges and highways delayed initial response efforts
  • More than 2,500 customers are without power amid downed lines and natural gas leaks, complicating restoration under an active flood watch
  • A residential building in Fairmont, Marion County, partially collapsed during the flooding, expanding evacuations beyond Ohio County
  • Emergency teams are using drones, search dogs and swift-water specialists while officials urge residents to avoid flood-impacted areas