The flooding then continued on June 15 in Marion County with up to 3 inches of rain recorded in the city of Fairmont, according to the governor's office. The Wheeling and nearby Triadelphia and Valley Grove areas were hit hardest.

Significant flooding in northern West Virginia has claimed the lives of at least five people, the governor’s office said Sunday evening.

Flash flooding caused by torrential rains killed three people in northern West Virginia and rescue crews were searching for missing people Sunday, while authorities were assessing damage to roads, br...

"Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas."

"Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses."