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On June 23, 2016, a flood hit areas of the U.S. state of West Virginia and nearby parts of Virginia, resulting in 23 deaths. The flooding was the result of 8 to 10 inches (200 to 250 mm) of rain falling over a period of 12 hours, resulting in a flood that was among the deadliest in West Virginia history. [ 3 ]
The mountainous state was pummeled by up to 10 inches of rain on Thursday, causing rivers and streams to overflow into neighboring communities.
During the June 2016 West Virginia flood, over 10 inches of rain fell, much of it within 12–18 hours. The National Weather Service described the magnitude and intensity of the rain as a "once in 1,000 years" event. [ 3 ]
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2016 West Virginia flood. Two men initially thought to have died when a camper was swept away in Greenbrier County are found alive, lowering the death toll from the disaster to 20 confirmed fatalities and three others missing and presumed dead. (AP via Fox News)
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Severe flooding caused an “extensive amount of damage” to parts of West Virginia, prompting the Governor to declare a State of Emergency on August 15.This footage, filmed by Joey Crist, shows ...