WV and National Disaster News - April 2, 2024

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WEST VIRGINIA - Severe Weather, Tornado & Flood Watches in WV today​​

Flooding

• Flooding occurring in parts in West Virginia and Ohio  (WTRF-TV)
• Creeks Spill Over Banks With More Rain on the Way  (The Intelligencer/Wheeling News-Register)

 
Weather

• Weather Service increases counties facing enhanced threat of severe weather  (MetroNews-Radio)
• April Showers Could Bring Floods, Help Ebb Fires  (West Virginia Public Broadcasting-Radio)
• Tornadoes possible Monday and Tuesday in West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky  (WOWK-TV)
• Pinpoint Red Alert Day | Severe weather expected this afternoon and into tonight  (WTAP-TV)
• Weather Update: Flood Watches Expanded Down Rt. 19 Corridor (WOAY-TV)
• Up to 6 inches of April snow expected in WV mountains  (WBOY-TV)
• Preparations under way in Kanawha County ahead of severe weather  (WCHS-TV)

 
OTHER

• Take survey on flood experiences and preparation (Mountaineer ENews)
• VFD closure reveals issue in state law  (WSAZ-TV)

NATIONAL NEWS
 
Disaster Recovery

• Frustrations continue for Hermits Peak Calf Canyon victims waiting on FEMA claims (KRQE News 13)
• Leaders react to FEMA pulling 25% insurance discount (WINK 11) related news: Business Observer

Infrastructure

• Key takeaways about the condition of U.S. bridges and their role in the economy (WHYY)

Weather

• Mega storms lash America bringing soft-ball sized hail and fierce winds as 50m are under severe weather warnings and maps reveal where thunder, winds and even tornadoes will hit this week (MSN)
• Severe Weather Outbreak Continues Today With Tornadoes, Hail, Damaging Winds In Ohio Valley, South
• (The Weather Channel)
• Severe weather packs a punch as powerful storms press into eastern US (AccuWeather)

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