Two people are confirmed dead in Upshur County, West Virginia, following flash floods that prompted a statewide emergency across all 55 counties and a pending federal disaster declaration request.

Governor Morrisey declared emergencies across all 55 West Virginia counties after historic flash flooding cut off 911 service, washed out roads in multiple counties, and triggered more than 100 water rescues requiring 300 National Guard members and active helicopter operations; as of Wednesday evening, no fatalities had been confirmed but search and rescue remained active.