2 dead in flash floods caused by heavy rain in West Virginia, governor’s office says

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Two people have died in West Virginia due to flash floods caused by torrential rains that occurred this week, according to the governor's office. The heavy rainfall, with some areas receiving up to 7 inches, led to extensive devastation in north-central West Virginia. Social media footage depicted submerged vehicles and flooded businesses, including a Walmart and a hotel. Dozens of individuals were rescued from vehicles trapped by the floodwaters, which also initially hindered access to some areas. The governor's office confirmed these as the first reported deaths from the Tuesday floods, though specific details regarding the deceased were not immediately released.

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Two people have died in flash floods caused by torrential rains in West Virginia.

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Dozens of people stuck in submerged vehicles throughout the region had to be rescued.

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Some places received 4.5 inches (11.4 centimeters) in 37 minutes.

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Forecasters said up to 7 inches (18 centimeters) of rain fell.

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Officials in north-central West Virginia have described the devastation as extensive.

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This photo provided by Joe Kinzer shows flash flooding Tuesday, July 21, 2026, in Buckhannon, W.Va. (Joe Kinzer via AP) 2026-07-23T20:17:18Z Buckhannon, W.Va. (AP) — Two people have died in flash floods caused by torrential rains in West Virginia this week, the governor’s office said Wednesday. An emailed statement from Lars Dalseide, communications director for Gov. Patrick Morrisey, did not provide details on where the bodies were found or how the people died. Their identifies were not immediately released. They are the first confirmed deaths from Tuesday’s floods, when forecasters said up to 7 inches (18 centimeters) of rain fell. Morrisey said some places received 4.5 inches (11.4 centimeters) in 37 minutes. Officials in north-central West Virginia have described the devastation as extensive. Video and photos on social media showed submerged vehicles in parking lots, including at a Walmart in Weston where muddy water surged into the store. Across a nearby highway, a hotel’s main floor was inundated. Dozens of people stuck in submerged vehicles throughout the region had to be rescued, and floodwaters initially cut off access to them in some areas.

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