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Thursday, 23 July 2026

Catastrophic flooding hits West Virginia; National Guard deployed

A rare Flash Flood Emergency was issued, as water rescues and a state of emergency were reported across multiple counties.

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Aerial view of a flooded city with buildings and roads submerged in murky water. Valentin Ivantsov

A rare Flash Flood Emergency was issued for parts of West Virginia, where catastrophic flooding has been reported, according to authorities.

The US National Guard was deployed to assist with flash flooding in West Virginia. West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey deployed 500 US National Guard troops, according to a report.

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Sources

  1. FOX WeatherRare Flash Flood Emergency sparks catastrophic flooding across parts of West Virginia (opens in a new window)
  2. independent.co.ukNational Guard is deployed as flash floods in West Virginia inundate homes and businesses (opens in a new window)
  3. WV MetroNewsWater rescues continue in Upshur County as waters rise (opens in a new window)
  4. AP NewsNational Guard deploys as flash floods in West Virginia inundate homes and businesses (opens in a new window)
  5. WV MetroNewsWater rescues continue in Upshur County as waters rise (opens in a new window)
  6. aa.com.trNational Guard deployed as West Virginia faces flash floods (opens in a new window)
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