2 killed in flash floods that inundated West Virginia
The two people were identified Friday as Judy A. Harper, 61, both of Upshur County, according to the West Virginia State Police. Patrick Morrisey said at a news conference Thursday that an overturned vehicle found by police during search and recovery operations was "believed to be connected" to two people who were missing.
- ▪The two people were identified Friday as Judy A.
- ▪Harper, 61, both of Upshur County, according to the West Virginia State Police.
- ▪Patrick Morrisey said at a news conference Thursday that an overturned vehicle found by police during search and recovery operations was "believed to be connected" to two people who were missing.
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- ▪ About 500 national guard members deployed to West Virginia after flash floods — The Guardian — World
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U.S. 2 dead after flash floods inundate West Virginia; National Guard deployed Updated on: July 24, 2026 / 4:51 PM EDT / CBS/AP Add CBS News on Google Two people were killed after torrential rains caused flash floods in West Virginia that inundated homes and businesses, washed out bridges and led to numerous water rescues, the governor's office said Thursday. The two people were identified Friday as Judy A. Young, 59, and James J. Harper, 61, both of Upshur County, according to the West Virginia State Police. West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey said at a news conference Thursday that an overturned vehicle found by police during search and recovery operations was "believed to be connected" to two people who were missing.
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