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Charleston Floods Hit Hard After Historic Storm | Charleston News
Charleston, West Virginia is reeling from catastrophic flooding—the worst in over 20 years—after torrential storms hit on August 16th. Mayor Amy Goodwin declared a state of emergency to speed up response efforts, as neighborhoods like Garrison Avenue and Sugar Creek Drive faced rapidly rising waters that threatened homes and vehicles in minutes. With Homeland Security Director Chad Jones calling it the worst flood he’s seen in decades, residents are now battling mud and debris while officials ramp up cleanup, offer free vaccines, and distribute supplies at the Martin Luther King Jr. Community…
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