Upshur County
Coverage of Upshur County in the Nexus archive.
- Historic West Virginia flooding washes out roads, knocks out 911 service as rescues continue
Historic flooding in central West Virginia caused by severe storms washed out roads, disrupted 911 services, and prompted a state of emergency declaration for all 55 counties. Emergency responders and National Guard teams are conducting rescues and damage assessments as floodwaters reached record levels, with some areas experiencing over 5 inches of rain in six hours.
- National Guard is deployed as flash floods in West Virginia inundate homes and businesses
Flash floods in West Virginia caused by torrential rains inundated homes and businesses, led to water rescues, and prompted the deployment of 300 National Guard members. Governor Patrick Morrisey declared a state of emergency for all 55 counties, and emergency crews conducted dozens of rescues as floodwaters damaged infrastructure and disrupted travel.