By Mike Tony, Charleston Gazette-Mail
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Nine years ago this week, West Virginia was reeling from flooding that spread devastation and took lives.
The state is in the same position today.
Flooding that hit the Mountain State on June 23, 2016, left 23 people dead and displaced more than 2,000 people. It caused more than $162 million in property damage, according to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration data.
Gov. Patrick Morrisey confirmed Wednesday a ninth death reported in Ohio County following June 14 flash flooding. Rapid rainfall ravaged Marion County on June 15, prompting State of Emergency declarations from Morrisey for both counties.
