WV flood response still in ‘search and rescue’ phase, governor says

Tuesday’s storms brought 5 to 6 inches of rainfall and damaging winds to parts of West Virginia, leading to flash flooding, landslides, road closures and other dangers throughout the state, officials said.

By: Lori Kersey

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: July 22, 2026

Words: 1,048

Last Updated: 4 weeks, 1 day ago

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Response to flooding across central West Virginia is still in the “search and rescue” phase, Gov. Patrick Morrisey told reporters Wednesday afternoon.

Morrisey said officials are concerned about loss of life after Tuesday’s storms, which brought 5 to 6 inches of rainfall and damaging winds, leading to flash flooding, landslides, road closures and other dangers throughout the state.

“We remain in a position where we’re looking to identify any individual who we might be able …

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