Flash flooding kills 6 in West Virginia
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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.
A group of Girl Scouts is accounted for after flash flooding near their cabin in North Park. Pittsburgh's Action News 4 has learned the children are being released to their parents after the flooding event in Allegheny County. Multiple crews were spotted at the scene off Kummer Road around 1:20 p.m. on Tuesday.
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.
With more rain in the forecast this week, officials are urging residents to stay alert and avoid flooded roads.
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Seven people are now confirmed dead from Saturday’s flooding in Ohio County, with at least one person still listed as missing — and officials are warning residents to pay close attention to storms that could come today.
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