Worst floods in 100 years kill 23 in West Virginia

The governor of West Virginia has declared states of emergency in 44 counties after the worst flooding in the mid-Atlantic U.S. state in 100 years killed 23 people. “The damage is widespread and devastating,” Earl Ray Tomblin said. “Our focus remains on search and rescue.” As much as 25 centimeters of rain fell, sending numerous […]

The governor of West Virginia has declared states of emergency in 44 counties after the worst flooding in the mid-Atlantic U.S. state in 100 years killed 23 people.
“The damage is widespread and devastating,” Earl Ray Tomblin said. “Our focus remains on search and rescue.”
As much as 25 centimeters of rain fell, sending numerous rivers in the southwestern and central parts of the state over their banks and into the streets of nearby towns.
The sheriff of one county said he is surrounded by “complete chaos.”
Tens of thousands are without power and hundreds are trapped in their homes. About 500 people were trapped inside a shopping center after a bridge providing a way out was washed away.