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.

Talivio News · Global 23 July 2026, 07:45 1 min read

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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.

Marit Vandeveld

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FOX Weather — Rare Flash Flood Emergency sparks catastrophic flooding across parts of West Virginia (opens in a new window) accessed 23 Jul 2026
The Independent — National Guard is deployed as flash floods in West Virginia inundate homes and businesses (opens in a new window) accessed 23 Jul 2026
WV MetroNews — Water rescues continue in Upshur County as waters rise (opens in a new window) accessed 23 Jul 2026
AP News — National Guard deploys as flash floods in West Virginia inundate homes and businesses (opens in a new window) accessed 23 Jul 2026
WV MetroNews — Water rescues continue in Upshur County as waters rise (opens in a new window) accessed 23 Jul 2026
aa.com.tr — National Guard deployed as West Virginia faces flash floods (opens in a new window) accessed 23 Jul 2026

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Catastrophic flooding hits West Virginia; National Guard deployed

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