Tragic Flash Flooding Claims Lives and Sparks Urgent Rescue Operations in West Virginia
Wheeling, West Virginia—Devastating flash floods triggered by relentless rainfall have claimed at least six lives, including that of a toddler, as rescue teams continue their search for missing individuals. The torrential downpour struck northern West Virginia Saturday night, overwhelming local infrastructure and prompting emergency responses across multiple counties. Authorities reported that areas in Wheeling and Ohio County experienced an extraordinary 2.5 to 4 inches of rain within a mere half-hour. The rapid accumulation of water …