As of Sunday evening, state and local officials reported five persons confirmed dead as a result of powerful rains and flooding on Saturday with at least three others believed missing. Flood waters came quickly Saturday night,

“Flash flooding occurred in the City of Wheeling and in Ohio County last night,” the Wheeling-OhioCounty EMA said in a Facebook post. “There is extensive damage to roads and bridges. Many roads are closed. People have lost their homes from this flooding.”

West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey delivered updates on the state and local response to severe flash flooding in Ohio County. This morning, Governor Morrisey declared a state of emergency in Ohio County and has mobilized state resources to assist.

A flash flood warning is in effect for Ohio County until 1 a.m. Sunday, prompting ongoing rescue operations for individuals trapped in vehicles and buildings, a

Four people – including a 3-year-old child – have been confirmed dead and four others are still missing following severe flooding in Ohio County, West Virginia,

The West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) says work crews have been working around the clock to open roads and clear debris after up to four inches of rain fell in Ohio County during a

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Flooding alert issued near Hargus Creek in Circleville. Several roads remain closed; residents urged to report damage and avoid flooded areas.