At least 5 dead in West Virginia flooding
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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.
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,
The death toll grew to five Sunday evening from the Ohio County flash flooding from Saturday night. Four people remain unaccounted for, according to Wheeling Fire Department PIO Phillip Stahl. Recovery efforts are scheduled to resume at 8:30 a.m. Monday.
In the aftermath of severe flash flooding that struck Ohio County on Saturday night, residents and volunteers have come together to aid in the cleanup efforts.
While much of Ohio County was devastated by weekend flooding, Belmont County remained relatively unscathed by the weather. Sheriff James Zusack said no major incidents had been reported as of Sunday evening.
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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