Deadly Flash Floods Hit San Antonio and West Virginia

San Antonio Flooding

• 🌧️ San Antonio is experiencing another round of flooding, with high waters closing lanes on I-35 overnight.
• 💡 This follows devastating flash floods that killed 13 people and swept away cars in one of the city's heaviest downpours.

West Virginia Emergency

• ⚠️ A deadly flash flood emergency has been declared in West Virginia, leading to a state of emergency.
• 💔 At least five people, including a child, are confirmed dead, with several others missing.
• 🏠 In Ohio County, up to 4 inches of rain in under 30 minutes caused widespread destruction, destroying homes and submerging cars.

Apartment Building Collapse and Resident Experiences

• 🏢 In Fairmont, part of an apartment building collapsed due to floodwaters, destroying several apartments.
• 🌊 Residents described a terrifyingly rapid rise in water, forcing them to swim through hallways to escape with their children.
• 😔 Many residents lost all their belongings, with the first floor completely flooded and possessions destroyed.