West Virginia Floods Force Emergency Response | Bangor News

West Virginia’s worst flash floods in years unleashed seven inches of rain, swallowing homes, washing out bridges, and triggering dozens of water rescues as emergency crews battled through the night. Governor Morrisey declared a statewide emergency, deploying 100 National Guard troops—with 200 more on the way—to rescue stranded residents and stabilize the chaos. Cars were found submerged in parking lots, even inside a Walmart, while a sinkhole swallowed a vehicle outside a Fayetteville bar. Though no deaths have been reported yet, the damage is catastrophic, compounded by saturated ground and a storm system that also brought tornado warnings. This follows a deadly 2014 flood that killed 23 and a 1985 flood that claimed 47 lives—now a creek has broken its own record. Officials warn against travel as roads remain treacherous, pledging long-term support for communities still reeling. 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/8432b1e83745b5d3