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,

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 state of emergency was declared for Ohio County on Sunday following severe flooding in the area that has so far claimed the lives of three people.

Officials have confirmed four people are dead, including a 3-year-old child, following Saturday evening’s flooding in Ohio County.In addition, Vargo said others

“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.”

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.

Caught between lawmakers and taxpayers are Ohio's 88 county auditors, who say they have the solution to the state's property tax troubles.

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.

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