Severe Weather Wreaks Havoc in Appalachia: Flooding, Road Destruction, and Tornado Watch
TL;DR
Interstate 64 in Charleston, West Virginia, was shut down due to record rainfall causing high water and flooding, making it almost impassable. Kanawha County Emergency Manager C.W. Sigman emphasized the critical need for a clear path for emergency response. This is not the first time the area has experienced flooding, with the interstate being the only path to certain places, making its closure particularly impactful.
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- I-64 shuts down during record rainfall Thursday WSAZ
- Cars swept away, bridges washed out after Smith Creek flooding WCHS
- Justice adds counties to state of emergency; DOH says dozens of secondary roads remain closed from flooding heading into weekend West Virginia MetroNews
- Kanawha County flooding crashes RV, destroys road WOWK 13 News
- Tornado Watch issued for parts of Appalachia ahead of redeveloping thunderstorms Fox Weather
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