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West Virginia Floods Trigger State Emergency | Washington DC News
West Virginia is in crisis as catastrophic flooding sweeps through the state after storms dumped over seven inches of rain in just hours, submerging roads, damaging buildings, and triggering dozens of water rescues. A rare Flash Flood Emergency was issued for several counties, and Governor Morrisey declared a statewide emergency covering all 55 counties to mobilize resources. The hardest-hit areas include Lewis, Pleasants, and Upshur counties, where Sand Run River surged over eight feet in under five hours — shattering a 38-year record. Over 33 rescues were conducted Tuesday alone, with…
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