At least 6 dead in West Virginia flooding
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Significant flooding in northern West Virginia claimed the lives of at least six people, including a 3-year-old and her mother, over the weekend and two others remain missing, officials say.
Recent torrential rains caused record-breaking floods in the South and Eastern U.S., causing nearly 20 deaths. Floods resulted in considerable infrastructure damage, challenging rescue efforts. With more rain forecast and grounds already saturated, further flooding continues to be a severe risk.
What started as a sudden and severe round of flooding in Washington County has now turned into a major cleanup effort, especially in South Strabane Township.
Leaders at the Masonic Temple say the basement of the historic downtown Evansville building hasn’t had a drop of water in it since the Great Flood of 1937.
With more rain in the forecast this week, officials are urging residents to stay alert and avoid flooded roads.
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Dozens of people were evacuated and several others had to be rescued as floodwaters swept over our hometowns Monday night.
More than 6 inches of rain fell in the metro on June 12 and 13 people were killed in subsequent flash floods that overwhelmed some San Antonio roads. On Monday, City Manager Erik Walsh notified Mayor Ron Nirenberg and City Council that officials will be investigating what factors may have exacerbated the tragedy.
Our scattered showers and thunderstorms forecast this evening will truly pack a punch, bringing in tropical-like rainfall