West Virginia, Kentucky and Flash flood

Photos: Flooding in West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky
Flash flood warnings are in effect across West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky. High waters have entered roadways and flooded yards. Drivers are cautioned to turn around and avoid water in the roads. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media,
Flash Flood Emergency issued in West Virginia, Kentucky
Torrential rain has led to numerous reports of flash flooding in parts of West Virginia, and forecasters with the National Weather Service office in Charleston, West Virginia, issued a Flash Flood Emergency that expanded into portions of Kentucky.
Life-threatening flooding impacts West Virginia
Water rescues took place on Thursday after heavy rainfall triggered flash flooding in West Virginia. The Trump administration evicted former Coast Guard Commandant Linda Fagan from her home with three hours of notice on Tuesday.
Life-threatening flooding in West Virginia sends Huntington residents scrambling for higher ground
A dangerous and life-threatening situation is unfolding in portions of West Virginia as officials urge residents in many communities to seek higher ground immediately after forecasters issued a rare Flash Flood Emergency early Thursday morning.
Life-threatening flooding in West Virginia leads to numerous high-water rescues, rockslides
A life-threatening situation unfolded across portions of West Virginia on Thursday morning as powerful thunderstorms moved across the region, leading to numerous reports of flooding, high-water rescues and rockslides due to torrential rain.
West Virginia under a State of Preparedness due to flooding threat
Due to developing weather patterns suggesting a significant winter storm for some parts of the stat along with the threat of flooding in other areas, Gov. Patrick Morrisey has issued a state of preparedness for all 55 counties continuing into Friday.
Winter Storms Bring Flooding and ‘Thunder Ice’ in Several U.S. States
Multiple drivers had to be rescued after getting stranded in the floodwaters, authorities in West Virginia said.
First winter storm of many forces water rescues, knocks out power and creates dangerous travel conditions
A wide-reaching storm hitting the Ohio Valley, mid-Atlantic and Northeast Thursday is just the first in a nearly nonstop ...
Magnitude 3.1 earthquake in southern Ohio felt in parts of Kentucky
The University of Kentucky's Geological Survey is monitoring an uptick in seismic activity in Kentucky and surrounding states within the New Madrid Seismic Zone.
DEI rollback forces West Virginia HBCU to review programs
Morrissey's order is part of a massive DEI rollback started at the federal level by President Donald Trump. The post DEI rollback forces West Virginia HBCU to review programs appeared first on HBCU ...
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Executive Decisions: Morrisey signs agreement with ICE for cooperation with immigration enforcement
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3.1 magnitude earthquake in southern Ohio felt in east Kentucky
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake that struck southeastern Ohio Monday was felt in eastern Kentucky, according to the United States ...
Next: Flood watches return for the region
A new flood watch has been issued for large parts of West Virginia and Kentucky until Thursday afternoon as new rounds of heavy rain approach the region. Rounds of heavy showers and ...