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About 500 national guard members deployed to West Virginia after flash floods

First publishedJul 23, 14:11 UTC
Last updatedJul 24, 02:12 UTC · 7m ago
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Torrential rains in West Virginia have caused flash flooding that inundated homes and businesses. Authorities say the floods washed out bridges and led to numerous water rescues in portions of the state.

Reported by 2 outlets — The Guardian US. See all sources ↓

Torrential rains in West Virginia have caused flash flooding that inundated homes and businesses. Authorities say the floods washed out bridges and led to numerous water rescues in portions of the state. Patrick Morrisey, West Virginia's governor, declared a state of emergency for all 55 counties on Tuesday night. No deaths were immediately reported.

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Torrential rains in West Virginia have caused flash flooding that inundated homes and businesses. Authorities say the floods washed out bridges and led to numerous water rescues in portions of the state.
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2 outlets, average source rating 8.0/10.
When was it last updated?
7m ago.
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