More than 100 people were rescued, and officials fear others may be missing after torrential rains caused widespread flooding
2 killed as flash floods inundate West Virginia after 4.5 inches of rain
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Morrisey said some places received 4.5 inches in 37 minutes. Updated on: July 23, 2026 / 5:43 PM EDT / CBS/AP Add CBS News on Google Two people were killed after torrential rains caused flash floods in West Virginia that inundated homes and businesses, washed out bridges and led to numerous water rescues, the governor's office said Thursday. Across a nearby highway, a hotel's main floor was inundated.
Furthermore, Alexis Wood via AP Video and photos on social media showed submerged vehicles in parking lots, including at a Walmart in Weston where muddy water surged far into the store. More than 100 people have needed to be rescued from floodwaters as officials fear there could still be others missing. Although the rain had cleared out Wednesday, flood warnings remained in several counties for low-lying areas and areas near rivers and creeks.
In addition, Dozens of people stuck in submerged vehicles throughout the region had to be rescued, and floodwaters initially cut off access to them in some areas. Officials in north-central West Virginia have described the devastation as extensive.
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Morrisey said some places received 4.5 inches in 37 minutes.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesUpdated on: July 23, 2026 / 5:43 PM EDT / CBS/AP Add CBS News on Google Two people were killed after torrential rains caused flash floods in West Virginia that inundated homes and businesses, washed out bridges and led to numerous water rescues, the governor's office said Thursday.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesAcross a nearby highway, a hotel's main floor was inundated.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesAlexis Wood via AP Video and photos on social media showed submerged vehicles in parking lots, including at a Walmart in Weston where muddy water surged far into the store.
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More than 100 people have needed to be rescued from floodwaters as officials fear there could still be others missing.
according to CBS News — LatestAlthough the rain had cleared out Wednesday, flood warnings remained in several counties for low-lying areas and areas near rivers and creeks.
according to CBS News — LatestDozens of people stuck in submerged vehicles throughout the region had to be rescued, and floodwaters initially cut off access to them in some areas.
according to New York Post — NewsOfficials in north-central West Virginia have described the devastation as extensive.
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