Weston Floods Leave Widespread Destruction | Charleston News

Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 22, 2026 · 1m

Weston, West Virginia was hit with catastrophic flooding Tuesday night, leaving lower areas in ruins while higher ground remained relatively untouched. Homes saw water rise to their roofs, vehicles vanished, and massive trees were ripped from the ground and swept away. Even residents on elevated ground were trapped as rivers swelled to the point where only stop signs peeked above the water. Critical services collapsed — Wal-Mart was flooded, the other grocery store lost power, gas stations and fast-food joints submerged, crippling the local economy. Officials, prepared for storms like…