| 词条 | 2016 West Virginia flood | ||||||||||||||||||
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|name=2016 West Virginia flood |image location=June 23-24, 2016, West Virginia rainfall.png |image name=Rainfall accumulations across West Virginia from 8:00 a.m. on June 23 to 8:00 a.m. on June 24 (12:00–12:00 UTC) |date=June 23–24, 2016 |total damages=Unknown |total fatalities=At least 23[1] |areas affected= West Virginia and Virginia, United States }} On June 23, 2016, a flood hit areas of the U.S. state of West Virginia and nearby parts of Virginia, resulting in 23 deaths. The flooding was the result of {{convert|8|to|10|in|mm}} of rain falling over a period of 12 hours, resulting in a flood that was among the deadliest in West Virginia history.[2] It is also the deadliest flash flood event in the United States since the 2010 Tennessee floods.[3] Flood eventOn June 23, 2016, thunderstorms brought torrential rain to much of West Virginia, resulting in accumulations of up to {{convert|10|in|mm|abbr=on}} in 12-24 hours. According to meteorologists at the National Weather Service, this rainfall qualifies as a 1,000 year event for parts of Fayette, Nicholas, Summers and Greenbrier counties{{citation needed|reason=Could not find source of claim|date=June 2016}}. Rainfall totals included {{convert|9.37|in|mm|abbr=on}} in Maxwelton and {{convert|7.53|in|mm|abbr=on}} in Rainelle.[4] Two-day accumulations in White Sulphur Springs reached {{convert|9.17|in|mm|abbr=on}}.[5] In addition to the torrential rain, the storms produced an EF1 tornado near Kenna in Jackson County. The brief tornado lifted and rolled a single-wide trailer, injuring its two occupants; minor damage occurred elsewhere along its path.[5] The tremendous rainfall produced widespread and destructive flash floods in the state. The Elk River rose to an all-time high of {{convert|33.37|ft|m|abbr=on}}, surpassing the previous record of {{convert|32|ft|m|abbr=on}} set in 1888.[6] Greenbrier County was the hardest-hit, with at least 15 deaths confirmed.[1] Greenbrier County Sheriff Jan Cahill described the county as "complete chaos".[6] Flooding in White Sulphur Springs destroyed many homes and swept some clean off their foundations.[10] One home was videotaped floating down Howard's Creek while engulfed in flames.[6] The town of Rainelle was especially hard hit, and was described as looking like "a war zone".[7][8] {{Rquote|right|width=30%|Many people lost everything, and some people lost their lives.... We’re going to need some real help. This is our Katrina.|Kanawha County Commission president Kent Carper[9]}}In Kanawha County, heavy rains washed out a bridge leading to a shopping center near Interstate 79 in Elkview, stranding approximately 500 people for nearly 24 hours.[10] A 47-year-old woman drowned near Clendenin when rising waters from Wills Creek overcame her car. Despite numerous attempts, emergency responders were unable to reach her before her vehicle was swept away. Three other deaths took place near Clendenin, including a hospice patient who drowned after rescuers could not reach her home.[5] At least six people died in Kanawha County.[11] A 4-year-old boy drowned in Ravenswood, Jackson County, after he was swept away by a swollen creek;[10] the creek, normally only ankle-deep, had risen to {{convert|6|ft|m|abbr=on}} due to the rain.[19] An 8-year-old boy drowned in Big Wheeling Creek in Ohio County.[12] About 500 homes were severely damaged or destroyed in Roane County.[13] In Clay County, the communities of Procious, Camp Creek and others were left in ruins.[14] At least 60 roads were shut down, many of them swept away. Multiple bridges across the state were destroyed. In Nicholas County, the Cherry River flooded much of Richwood, forcing the evacuation of a nursing home.[4][6] Homes in low-lying areas of the county were flooded up to the roof.[9] Electric utilities reported at one point that 500,000 customers were left without power from the floods.[15] Record-high and near-record-high waters were reported along the Greenbrier River at Hilldale ({{convert|25.9|ft|m|abbr=on}} over flood stage) and Ronceverte ({{convert|23.3|ft|m|abbr=on}} over flood stage), as well as along the New River at Thurmond ({{convert|19.3|ft|m|abbr=on}} over flood stage). Summersville Lake increased by 43.5 billion gallons between 8{{nbsp}}am June{{nbsp}}23 and noon June{{nbsp}}24.[16] On June 27, it was announced that two people on a camping trip in Greenbrier County, who were thought to have been swept away in a camper and presumed dead in the flooding, had been found alive.[17] Aftermath
In the wake of the floods, West Virginia Governor Earl Ray Tomblin declared a state of emergency for 44 of the state's 55 counties.[6] He also ordered the deployment of 400 members of the West Virginia National Guard. Search and rescue teams were deployed across the state to assist stranded residents.[11] Numerous swift water and rooftop rescues were conducted.[15] A volunteer firefighter and other residents of White Sulphur Springs used front-end loaders and other heavy machinery to move through debris-laden floodwaters during the overnight of June 23–24 to save 60 people.[19] On June{{nbsp}}25, President Barack Obama declared West Virginia a major disaster area, ordering aid to assist victims of the floods in Kanawha, Greenbrier and Nicholas counties.[11] On June 28, Tomblin requested the disaster area be expanded to include Clay, Fayette, Monroe, Pocahontas, Roane, Summers and Webster counties.[20] Five of those counties — Clay, Fayette, Monroe, Roane and Summers — were granted the request.[21] As a precautionary measure, natural gas service was suspended for White Sulphur Springs in Greenbrier County.[15] In Fayette County, where there were reports of looters, the sheriff warned would-be thieves that citizens were legally armed and ready to protect what they had left.[22] Law enforcement officials in the county later clarified that such actions were "not sanctioned by the sheriff's department."[23] In unaffected parts of the state including Morgantown[24] and Martinsburg,[25] residents collected items to donate to the flood-ravaged areas. The 2016 Greenbrier Classic golf tournament, scheduled to start on July 7, was canceled due to the floods. The Greenbrier Resort, where the tournament is played, was closed indefinitely,[11][26] though available rooms were offered free-of-charge to flood victims in need of shelter.[27] By June 28, about 200 people displaced by the flood were staying at the resort.[28] Flooding in Alleghany County, Virginia, prompted deployment of the Virginia National Guard.[29] See also{{Portalbar|West Virginia|Disasters|2010s}}{{Commons category}}
References1. ^1 2 3 {{cite web |title=Gianato: death total from WV flood reduced |url=http://wvmetronews.com/2016/06/27/gianato-death-total-from-wv-flood-reduced/ |website=West Virginia MetroNews |date=June 27, 2016 |accessdate=June 27, 2016}} 2. ^http://pages.geo.wvu.edu/~skite/DeadliestFloodsInWestVirginiaHistoryDRAFT.pdf 3. ^{{cite web |last1=Sterling |first1=John |last2=Fawzy |first2=Farida |last3=Imam |first3=Jarim |title=At least 26 dead in West Virginia flooding |url=http://www.cnn.com/2016/06/25/us/west-virginia-flooding-deaths/ |publisher=CNN |date=June 25, 2016 |accessdate=June 25, 2016}} 4. ^1 {{cite web|title=Video: Burning house floats down Howard’s Creek in White Sulphur Springs|url=http://wvmetronews.com/2016/06/23/video-burning-house-floats-down-howards-creek-in-white-sulphur-springs/|website=West Virginia MetroNews|date=June 23, 2016|accessdate=June 25, 2016}} 5. ^{{cite report|work=National Weather Service Office in Charleston, West Virginia |publisher=National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |date=June 24, 2016 |accessdate=June 25, 2016 |title=Tornado Confirmed Near Kenna in Jackson County West Virginia |url=http://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=CRH&product=PNS&issuedby=RLX |archivedate=June 25, 2016 |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6iXXywLJY?url=http://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=CRH&product=PNS&issuedby=RLX |deadurl=yes }} 6. ^1 2 3 4 {{cite news|author1=Doug Stanglin |author2=Doyle Rice|newspaper=USA Today|date=June 25, 2016|accessdate=June 25, 2016|title=At least 26 dead as historic floods sweep West Virginia|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/06/24/2-dead-floods-sweep-west-virginia/86329316/}} 7. ^{{cite web|last1=Wiederspiel|first1=Alex|title=Rainelle natives and mayor uncertain of what’s next after flash flood|url=http://wvmetronews.com/2016/06/25/rainelle-natives-and-mayor-uncertain-of-whats-next-after-flash-flood/|website=West Virginia MetroNews|accessdate=25 June 2016}} 8. ^{{cite web|title=Trooper: Flood-damaged West Virginia "looks like a war zone"|url=http://www.cbsnews.com/news/flood-damaged-west-virginia-looks-like-a-war-zone/|website=CBS News|accessdate=June 25, 2016}} 9. ^1 {{cite news|author=Kris Maher|newspaper=The Wall Street Journal|date=June 25, 2016|accessdate=June 25, 2016|title=Residents Begin Cleanup, Seek Help After Deadly West Virginia Flood|url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/residents-begin-cleanup-seek-help-after-deadly-west-virginia-flood-1466876415}} 10. ^{{cite web|title=People at the Elkview Shopping Center can now retrieve their cars|url=http://www.tristateupdate.com/story/32297103/people-stuck-at-the-elkview-shopping-center|website=WOWK|accessdate=June 25, 2016}} 11. ^1 2 3 4 {{cite web|author=David Bailey |publisher=Reuters |date=June 25, 2016 |accessdate=June 25, 2016 |title=West Virginia's worst flooding in a century kills 24 |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-west-virginia-floods-idUSKCN0ZA2OU |archivedate=June 25, 2016 |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6iXWcFoCj?url=http://www.reuters.com/article/us-west-virginia-floods-idUSKCN0ZA2OU |deadurl=no |df=mdy }} 12. ^{{cite web|title=Police Find Body of Child Who Fell into Big Wheeling Creek|url=http://www.theintelligencer.net/news/top-headlines/2016/06/police-searching-for-child-who-fell-into-big-wheeling-creek/|website=The Intelligencer and Wheeling News Register|accessdate=June 25, 2016}} 13. ^{{cite news|author=Michael Edison Hayden|publisher=ABC News|date=June 26, 2016|accessdate=June 26, 2016|title=West Virginia Comes Together in Wake of Devastating Flood|url=http://abcnews.go.com/US/west-virginia-wake-devastating-flood/story?id=40143110}} 14. ^{{cite news|author1=Sean DeLancy |newspaper=WCHS|date=June 26, 2016|accessdate=June 26, 2016|title=Clay County devastated by flooding, in desperate need of donations|url=http://wchstv.com/news/local/clay-county-devestated-by-flooding-in-desperate-need-of-donations}} 15. ^1 2 3 4 {{cite web|last1=Ortiz|first1=Erik|last2=Federico-O'Murchu|first2=Sean|last3=Varela|first3=Jay|last4=Rappaport|first4=Ben|title=West Virginia Floods: 23 Killed, Including Toddler, as Thousands Left Without Power|url=http://www.nbcnews.com/news/weather/west-virginia-floods-23-killed-thousands-without-power-n598346|publisher=NBC News|accessdate=June 25, 2016}} 16. ^{{cite web|title=Record high waters begin to recede|author=Sarah Plummer|url=http://www.register-herald.com/news/record-high-waters-begin-to-recede/article_b30d5035-ebb3-5d3a-8312-8d6fdf70b3b7.html|website=The Register-Herald|accessdate=June 25, 2016}} 17. ^{{cite web|title=Death total from West Virginia floods lowered to 23 after two presumed dead found alive|author=Jeffrey Morris|date=June 27, 2016|url=http://wchstv.com/news/local/death-total-from-west-virginia-floods-lowered-to-23-after-two-presumed-dead-found-alive|website=WCHS|accessdate=June 27, 2016}} 18. ^1 2 3 {{cite web |url=http://www.wvgazettemail.com/news/20160624/at-least-22-confirmed-dead-in-massive-wv-flooding |title=At least 22 confirmed dead in massive WV flooding |work=Charleston Gazette-Mail |last1=Beck |first1=Erin |last2=Kersey |first2=Lori |date=June 24, 2016|accessdate=June 25, 2016}} 19. ^1 {{cite news|author1=Jonathan Mattise |author2=Bruce Schreiner |author3=Claire Galofaro |newspaper=Miami Herald|date=June 25, 2016|accessdate=June 25, 2016|title=Crews rescue the stranded in West Virginia flooding; 23 dead|url=http://www.miamiherald.com/latest-news/article85947587.html}} 20. ^{{cite news|newspaper=WOWK|date=June 28, 2016|accessdate=June 28, 2016|title=Gov. Tomblin expands FEMA assistance requests to seven additional counties|url=http://www.tristateupdate.com/story/32325695/gov-tomblin-expands-fema-assistance-requests-to-seven-additional-counties}} 21. ^{{cite news|newspaper=ABC News|date=June 29, 2016|accessdate=June 29, 2016|title=FEMA Expands Funding to 3 More Flood-Ravaged W. Va. Counties, Bringing Total to 8|url=http://abcnews.go.com/US/fema-expands-funding-flood-ravaged-va-counties-bringing/story?id=40210623}} 22. ^{{cite news|author1=Alex Wiederspiel |newspaper=West Virginia MetroNews|date=June 26, 2016|accessdate=June 26, 2016|title=Fayette County Sheriff’s Office warns of looters in hard hit towns|url=http://wvmetronews.com/2016/06/26/fayette-county-sheriffs-office-warns-of-looters-in-hard-hit-towns/}} 23. ^{{cite news|author1=Erin Beck |newspaper=Charleston Gazette-Mail|date=June 28, 2016|accessdate=June 29, 2016|title=Police respond to reports of armed citizen patrols|url=http://www.wvgazettemail.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?avis=CH&date=20160628&category=GZ0118&lopenr=160629583&Ref=AR}} 24. ^{{cite news|author=Dave Wilson|newspaper=WAJR|date=June 25, 2016|accessdate=June 25, 2016|title=Local residents rallying for flood victims|url=http://wajr.com/local-residents-rallying-for-flood-victims/}} 25. ^{{cite news|author=Emily Daniels|newspaper=The Journal|date=June 25, 2016|accessdate=June 25, 2016|title=Community supports relief effort|url=http://www.journal-news.net/page/content.detail/id/660178/Community-supports-relief-effort.html?nav=5006}} 26. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.cbssports.com/golf/news/greenbrier-classic-cancelled-due-to-extreme-flooding-in-west-virginia/ |title=Greenbrier Classic canceled due to extreme flooding in West Virginia |publisher=CBS Sports |last1=Kalland |first1=Robby |date=June 25, 2016}} 27. ^{{cite news|author=Todd Ward |newspaper=WOAY |date=June 25, 2016 |accessdate=June 25, 2016 |title=The Greenbrier Offers Rooms For Flood Victims |url=http://woay.com/News.aspx?nid=26702 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160627143143/http://woay.com/News.aspx?nid=26702 |archivedate=June 27, 2016 }} 28. ^{{cite news|author=Carlee Lammers|newspaper=Charleston Gazette-Mail|date=June 28, 2016|accessdate=June 29, 2016|title=Greenbrier resort opens doors for area flood victims|url=http://www.wvgazettemail.com/news/20160628/greenbrier-resort-opens-doors-for-area-flood-victims}} 29. ^{{cite news|publisher=WHSV|date=June 24, 2016|accessdate=June 25, 2016|title=Virginia National Guard assists flood response operations|url=http://www.whsv.com/content/news/Virginia-National-Guard-assists-flood-response-operations-384286721.html}} External links
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