Flash floods in West Virginia caused by heavy, torrential rain kill two people, according to the governor’s office. Multiple outlets report that the deaths occur during the flooding this week. The reports describe the weather as extreme and note that flooding inundates areas impacted by rapid water rise. The governor’s office statement cited by the outlets provides the confirmed death toll, while the articles summarize the event without detailing specific locations, victims, or the extent of damage. Coverage is consistent across sources in attributing the incident to flash flooding linked to heavy rainfall and in stating that the number of fatalities is two. While the articles reference the timing of the governor’s office update (“Thursday” in the reporting), they do not provide additional confirmed information beyond the death toll. The reports therefore align on the core facts: heavy rain leads to flash flooding in West Virginia, and two people are reported dead based on the governor’s office communication.