At least 5 dead in West Virginia flooding
Digest more
After a weekend of devastating flash flooding in the Wheeling and Fairmont areas high humidity led to more scattered downpours today, which prompted a few flash
1hon MSN
Wheeling officials have canceled the Waterfront Wednesday concert scheduled for tomorrow, June 18th, due to the recent flash flooding in Wheeling and Ohio County, and are prioritizing support for those affected.
Wheeling Fire Department Public Informational Officer Philip Stahl said on the MetroNews Morning News Monday the effort to find those still missing would focus on Big Wheeling Creek within the city on Monday. He said the two dozen vehicles washed away in the floodwaters will be checked.
1h
WTOV on MSNNational Guard steps in to aid residents with flood debris cleanup along National RoadPiles of debris line the sides of National Road from Elm Grove through Valley Grove as residents continue to clean up after recent flooding.The aftermath has l
23hon MSN
Residents of Valley Grove, West Virginia, are dealing with the aftermath of a severe flood that has damaged roads and power lines, and resulted in the loss of life.
Explore more
State Transportation Secretary Stephen Todd Rumbaugh said four inches of rain fell in a half hour. “Our thoughts are with those affected by this fast moving storm,” Rumbaugh said. “I have deployed resources from several DOH districts to assist with equipment and operators and will continue on the scene until it’s complete.”
Officials on Monday released the names of six victims who lost their lives in the deadly flash flooding in the Triadelphia and Wheeling areas Saturday night. Officials with the Ohio County Emergency Management Agency,
9hon MSN
West Virginia officials held a press conference on Monday and confirmed the names of six people that died in a flash flood. Tuesday morning, officials have confirmed the 7th death from the flash
One of the victims of the weekend flood in Wheeling was Travis Creighton, 19, of Triadelphia. Relatives say he and his mother were swept away in their home. With his help, she was able to survive, but Travis did not.