Both of West Virginia’s U.S. Senators have issued statements after extreme flash flooding struck the northern part of the state over Father’s Day weekend.

An average of more than 100 people are killed by flooding in the U.S. annually and many of those happen in vehicles.

West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey addressed the public Sunday afternoon, offering an update on state efforts in the wake of catastrophic flash flooding in Ohio County. Governor Morrisey confirmed that four people have died,

FAIRMONT, W.Va. (WBOY) — West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey is expected to give updates on flooding response in Fairmont on Monday. Multiple roads in Marion County were under water on Sunday, and an apartment complex partially collapsed due to high water.

At least three people were killed and others are missing after flash flooding in West Virginia this weekend, and millions of people from the Plains to the Great Lakes will be on alert for severe weather this week.

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for most of West Virginia and eastern Ohio through this evening.Slow moving downpours were already plenti

Areas of West Virginia around Fairmont and Morgantown saw up to 3 inches of rain on Sunday, June 15, which caused flash flooding and major damage in some areas.