Virginia State of Emergency

Flash floods inundate West Virginia

Flash floods inundate West Virginia after 7 inches of rain; National Guard deployed

Torrential rains caused flash floods in West Virginia that inundated homes and businesses, washed out bridges and led to numerous water rescues.

FOX 5 DC · 1d

West Virginia flooding prompts state of emergency as 300 National Guard members deploy

The Press Democrat · 18h

National Guard deploys as flash floods in West Virginia inundate homes and businesses

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At least 2 missing after West Virginia flooding, and governor says he’s concerned about possible deaths

At least two people are unaccounted for after Tuesday’s severe flooding in West Virginia, and the governor is “concerned about fatalities” – though officials still have no deaths from the flooding to ...

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Severe storms trigger flash flooding, water rescues across Nashville

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West Virginia emergency declared as 7 inches of rain triggers flooding, dozens rescued

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West Virginia's governor aims to rally residents after flash flooding kills at least 8

The death toll continues to rise, search and rescue operations are still underway, and clean-up efforts are far from over.

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West Virginia governor says some are unaccounted for in flooding

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Aerial Footage Shows Devastation From Severe Flooding in West Virginia

United States Army

W. Va. Guard initiates flood response operations

The West Virginia National Guard, under direction of Governor Patrick Morrisey, was activated on July 21, 2026, to provide support to communities

1don MSN

Gov. Morrisey declares state of emergency for all 55 W.Va. counties amid severe storms

Gov. Patrick Morrisey on Tuesday declared a state of emergency for all 55 counties as severe storms continued to move across West Virginia, producing flash flooding, landslides, road closures, and other dangerous conditions.

WV MetroNews

State of Emergency declared in Barbour County

Governor Patrick Morrisey issued a declaration of a state of emergency in Barbour County, speeding state resources to help cleanup and make repairs to roads, bridges, and water lines