Severe Weather with flooding in West Virginia; residents told to seek higher ground

Tornado Hart County Kentucky This image shared by NOAA shows some of the damage left behind after a tornado in Hart County, Kentucky, on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025. (NOAA)

Luke 21:25 “And there will be signs in sun and moon and stars, and on the earth distress of nations in perplexity because of the roaring of the sea and the waves,

Important Takeaways:

  • A life-threatening situation unfolded across portions of West Virginia on Thursday morning as powerful thunderstorms moved across the region
  • The National Weather Service office in Charleston said between 2 and 3 inches of rain has fallen across portions of the region, and emergency officials are reporting numerous high-water rescues in Huntington
  • Flash flooding has washed out numerous roads and bridges, and high-water rescues have been reported.
  • Residents in Huntington, West Virginia, area told to shelter in place or seek higher ground immediately.
  • Flash flooding has been ongoing all morning, and forecasters have warned that additional flooding is likely in Huntington, Chesapeake, Barboursville and Pea Ridge.
  • Tornado Watch issued for portions of Kentucky as severe weather threatens Kentucky and West Virginia.

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