Archive · 16 Jun 2025
Flash Floods in West Virginia and Texas Claim Lives
Heavy rain caused flash floods in West Virginia and Texas.
In West Virginia, five people died, and rescuers are looking for three missing people after a lot of rain fell very quickly, causing damage to roads and bridges.
Emergency services are helping people.
In Texas, the death toll from similar flooding is up to 13, with cars swept away.
Rescue teams are searching for survivors in both areas.
Flash floods in West Virginia have killed at least five people and left three missing.
Ohio and Marion counties in West Virginia have been declared under a state of emergency due to the flooding.
Up to 4 inches of rain fell in parts of West Virginia within 30 minutes.
Rescue efforts involve drones, search dogs, and swift water personnel.
The death toll from heavy rains in San Antonio, Texas, has risen to 13.
- Who
- Emergency services, residents, and those affected by the floods.
- What
- Flash floods and heavy rainfall causing casualties and damage.
- When
- Saturday night in West Virginia and in recent days in Texas.
- Where
- West Virginia and San Antonio, Texas.
- Why
- Torrential rains overwhelmed areas causing flash floods.
- West Virginia Deaths
- At least 5
- West Virginia Missing
- 3
- Texas Deaths
- 13
- Rainfall in WV
- Up to 4 inches in 30 minutes
- Emergency Declarations
- Ohio and Marion counties in WV
- Rescued in San Antonio
- 70+