Devastation and hope shared on social media in wake of West Virginia floods
At least 24 people are dead after heavy rains caused some of the worst flooding in West Virginia's history.
The bad weather started on Thursday night and continued through the weekend, finally letting up on Sunday. President Barack Obama declared a disaster in the state, committing federal funds to state and local recovery efforts.
West Virginia residents shared their experiences on social media.
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Many residents were forced to evacuate their homes and around 17,300 people are still without power, according to CNN. West Virginia Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin called the flooding "among the worst in a century for some parts of the state."
While West Virginia got a break on Sunday, rain could resume on Monday, prompting fears of further damage. The casualties include a 4-year-old boy, Edward McMillion, who got swept away by a flood.
There were plenty of images of devastation, but people also shared photos of the community coming together. Those want to help West Virginia can donate time and money to the Red Cross or other groups, including River Cities Bully Buddies, an organization that is collecting food, treats and water for family pets affected by the flood.
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Keith Wagstaff is an assistant editor at Mashable and a terrible Settlers of Catan player. He has written for TIME, The Wall Street Journal Magazine, NBC News, The Village Voice, VICE, GQ and New York Magazine, among many other reputable and not-so-reputable publications. After nearly a decade in New York City, he now lives in his native Los Angeles.
