West Virginia’s Governor Declares State Of Emergency

WHEELING, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice has declared a state of emergency for a northern West Virginia county hit by high winds and flash flooding from severe storms that caused one death. The declaration that will remain in effect for 30 days allows emergency responders to mobilize personnel and resources in Ohio County. Nearly 7,000 customers in the county remained without electricity Wednesday from the storms on Monday night and early Tuesday. The governor’s office says the body of a 20-year-old woman was found Tuesday evening after she was swept away from a bridge in floodwaters in the Wileyville area.