Flash Floods in West Virginia Lead to Six Deaths and State of Emergency

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Flash floods in West Virginia have resulted in at least six fatalities, including a child, with several individuals still unaccounted for.

The flooding was caused by 2.5-4 inches of rain falling in Wheeling and Ohio County in just 30 minutes on Saturday night.

Authorities are currently assessing the damage to critical infrastructure, including roads, bridges, and gas lines, due to the flooding.

Governor Patrick Morrisey has declared a state of emergency in Ohio County and across West Virginia to facilitate recovery efforts.

Emergency services are actively searching for missing persons and addressing the immediate needs of affected communities.

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