West Virginia is reeling from catastrophic flash flooding after torrential rains dumped up to seven inches, submerging homes, businesses, and even cars inside a Walmart, while bridges collapsed and roads vanished under water. Governor Morrisey declared a state of emergency across all 55 counties, deploying 100 National Guard troops—with 200 more en route—to rescue stranded residents. Though no deaths have been reported yet, life-threatening conditions persist, with officials urging people to flee to higher ground. The storm’s aftermath includes reports of possible tornadoes and a sinkhole swallowing a car near a bar in Fayetteville, echoing the devastation of a deadly 2014 flood that killed 23 people—and now, Sand Run Creek has hit a record high, surpassing a 1985 flood that claimed 47 lives. Travel remains dangerous as major roads stay shut down, with saturated ground amplifying the disaster’s impact.
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