Martinsburg Flooded by Historic Storm | Charleston News

Martinsburg was slammed by a torrential downpour Thursday night—five and a half inches in under an hour—triggering catastrophic flooding, dozens of submerged cars, and basements drowning in water. Officials dubbed it a “thousand-year storm,” with the mayor admitting his own basement flooded over four feet deep. Emergency crews scrambled to respond as residents shared harrowing stories of knee-deep waters and vehicles trapped underwater. A local gym-goer even helped push stranded cars, while schools—including a high school and elementary campuses—were forced to shut down after severe damage. Cleanup efforts are underway, debris is being collected, and while federal disaster aid remains uncertain due to the storm’s localized nature, the city is bracing for a long recovery. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/507d0786909e722b