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West Virginia Battles Flood Aftermath Amid Severe Winter Storm
The latest cold blast worsened West Virginia flooding from near record levels while a broader winter storm hit the nation. National Guard crews aided flood zones Grantsville Glenville Philippi as snow and ice shut roads, knocked out power to over 13 000, and prompted a state of emergency in four counties. Authorities compared conditions to the 1985 flood with 50 plus fatalities nationwide and several weather related deaths.
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West Virginia
Ron Garton
West Virginia National Guard
Plains
Minnesota
Oklahoma
Illinois
New York State
Massachusetts
Arizona
National Weather Service
Wayne County
Gaston Caperton
National Guard
Grantsville
Glenville
Philippi
Ken Jarvis
State Emergency Services
Tygart Valley
Barbour County
Cheat River
Preston County
Cheat
St. George
Hendricks
Maryland
Bob Behlke
Choptank Electric Cooperative