At least two people missing in West Virginia after torrential rain causes flash floods

State’s governor had declared a state of emergency for all 55 counties, and deployed 500 national guard members Patrick 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...

Anna Betts · Thu, Jul 23, 2026, 9:06 AM
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At least two people missing in West Virginia after torrential rain causes flash floods

State’s governor had declared a state of emergency for all 55 counties, and deployed 500 national guard members

Patrick 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”.

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