West Virginia flooding

More heavy rains are expected in West Virginia, where floodwaters have killed at least 25 people in the past week.

Offering his condolences, President Barack Obama approved federal aid for the West Virginia communities devastated by floods that have killed at least 24 people and rendered many more homeless.

Search and rescue efforts are expected to continue into the weekend in West Virginia, where flooding killed at least 23 people. Hundreds are stranded, homeless or without electricity.