Flash flooding kills 5 in West Virginia, rescue teams searching for missing people. Nation & World June 16, 2025. At least 4 dead and 2 missing in San Antonio after heavy rains flood parts of Texas.

As Gov. Patrick Morrisey said Tuesday that he continues to work toward a federal disaster declaration from President Donald Trump, members of West Virginia’s congressional delegation say they also are doing what they can to see that declaration come through for flood victims in Ohio and Marion counties.

Meteorologists say incredible amounts of moisture in the air fueled a storm that moved slowly over central Texas, creating conditions for fatal flash floods.

Barry dissipated as a tropical depression four days before its remnants helped trigger the deadly Texas flash flood. And it's far from the only example of deadly inland flooding we've seen.

Following the devastating flash floods that struck Northern West Virginia on June 14, Norfolk Southern has donated $25,000 to aid in local recovery efforts. The

ATLANTA — Norfolk Southern has donated $25,000 to support recovery efforts from June 14 flash flooding in West Virginia. The July 1 donation to the Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley will support the foundation’s Disaster Response and Recovery Fund,

Terre Nichols lives in Austin, Texas. She was vacationing in West Virginia while deadly flooding hit her state.

A flood watch was in effect July 7 for several states, including Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. "Storm total rainfall of 2 to 4 inches, with local amounts up to 6 inches, is expected," the Weather Prediction Center said in a 5 a.m. ET update. "An elevated risk for flash flooding will continue."