06/16/2025

West Virginia Death Toll Rises amid Deadly Flash Flooding, Building Collapse

The death toll has climbed to six with two people missing

The death toll in West Virginia has climbed to six after heavy rains and devastating flash flooding struck the state, according to Gov. Patrick Morrisey.

Two people are missing, according to the governor's office, and a state of emergency is in effect.

Flash flooding occurred throughout the city of Wheeling and the towns of Triadelphia and Valley Grove. Roughly 3 to 4 inches of rain fell in the area in a short period of time, prompting significant flash flooding along US 40 (National Road), Middle Wheeling Creek, Little Wheeling Creek and various runs and streams through Ohio County.

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