Record WV flood triggers ongoing rescues as Buckhannon and Upshur County floodwaters surge

Record-setting rainfall in central West Virginia fuels ongoing swift-water rescues in Upshur County as Buckhannon’s Sand Run crests at 10.63 feet, well above major flood stage. I-79 and US-33 closures and reroutes dominate travel, power outages affect tens of thousands, and a statewide emergency has been declared. Officials warn residents to avoid flooded roads and seek high ground as the floodwaters threaten homes and infrastructure, with rescue efforts continuing across the area.