Torrential rains caused flash flooding across West Virginia this week, inundating homes and businesses. Two people are missing, and about 500 National Guard members have been deployed as search and rescue operations continue.
Search and rescue operations continue as troops deploy across state after torrential rain caused floods and damage About 500 national guard members have been deployed across West Virginia after torrential rain caused flash floods in parts of the state this week, and as emergency crews continue search and rescue operations. Speaking at a news conference on Wednesday, West Virginia’s governor, Patrick Morrisey, said t…
Search and rescue operations continue as troops deploy across state after torrential rain caused floods and damage About 500 national guard members have been deployed across West Virginia after torrential rain caused flash floods in parts of the state this week, and as emergency crews continue search and rescue operations. Speaking at a news conference on Wednesday, West Virginia’s governor, Patrick Morrisey, said t…
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