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National Guard is deployed as flash floods in West Virginia inundate homes and businesses

  • Torrential rains caused flash floods across West Virginia, inundating homes and businesses, washing out bridges and prompting dozens of water rescues.
  • The governor declared a statewide emergency and deployed the National Guard while officials warned residents to seek higher ground; no deaths were reported immediately.
  • Dramatic scenes included submerged vehicles (even inside a Walmart), a sinkhole swallowing a car, and record creek levels — travel remains hazardous.
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