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As Flood Rages on in West Virginia, 2 Missing Campers Found Alive

Two men who were presumed dead when a camper was swept away in rushing waters during the West Virginia floods have been found alive, officials said Monday as more heavy rain fell on already-soaked parts of the state. The discovery …

Federal Disaster Declared in West Virginia from Historic Flooding, More Rain Expected

The West Virginia counties of Greenbrier, Kanawha, and Nicholas have been declared federal disaster areas in the wake of severe storms that devastated the state, killing 24 people and destroying more than 100 homes, as of Sunday. The Federal Emergency …

More Residents Flee as Swollen River Feeds Flooding near Houston

Residents of some rural southeastern Texas counties are bracing for more flooding along a river that has already reached a record high as more rain was expected in the coming days. Large swaths of suburban communities southwest of Houston were …