© Andrew McDonald / FOX WeatherTwo people died after dangerous flooding slammed West Virginia earlier this week after catastrophic rain totals swamped parts of the north-central area of the state, triggering a Flash Flood Emergency for life-threatening floods.The floods prompted Gov. Patrick Morrisey to declare a state of emergency across all 55 counties after the deadly flooding destroyed homes and business on July 21. Morrisey said on FOX Weather, describing the torrential rainfall that inundated parts of Lewis and Upshur counties, among other areas.Gov. The Flash Flood Emergency was in effect until 10:30 p.m. ET.Gov. Morrisey's Office issued a State of Preparedness earlier in the day, ahead of the severe weather.Gov.