At least two people missing in West Virginia after torrential rain causes flash floods
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Key context: <p>State’s governor had declared a state of emergency for all 55 counties, and deployed 500 national guard members</p><p>Patrick Morrisey, the <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/west-virginia">West Virginia</a> governor, said at least two people were unaccounted for in Upshur county, after torrential rain caused flash floods in parts of the state.</p><p>Speaking at a <a href="https://x.com/wvgovernor/status/2080308001521721669">news conference</a>, Morrisey said that during search-and-recovery operations state police found an overturned vehicle in Upshur county believed to be “connected to two individuals who were reported missing”.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/23/national-guard-west-virginia-flash-floods">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
State’s governor had declared a state of emergency for all 55 counties, and deployed 500 national guard membersPatrick Morrisey, the West Virginia governor, said at least two people were unaccounted for in Upshur county, after torrential rain caused flash floods in parts of the state.Speaking at a news conference, Morrisey said that during search-and-recovery operations state police found an overturned vehicle in Upshur county believed to be “connected to two individuals who were reported missing”. Continue reading...
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