3-year-old among 6 killed in West Virginia flash flooding with more still missing

West Virginia Gov. Morrisey to FOX Weather Command: 6 dead, 2 unaccounted for amid weekend flooding

At least six people have been killed, and two others remain unaccounted for after dangerous flash flooding impacted Wheeling and surrounding communities in West Virginia over the weekend, Gov. Patrick Morrisey told FOX Weather Command Monday morning. Most of the impacts from the flash flooding were in the northern and central parts of the state. 

WHEELING, W. Va. – At least six people have been killed, and at least two others remain unaccounted for after dangerous flash flooding impacted Wheeling and surrounding communities in West Virginia over the weekend, West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey told FOX Weather on Monday morning.

The governor said during a news conference Sunday that a 3-year-old child was among the deaths being attributed to flash flooding. 

"If you look at what happened over the last couple of days, you had this nasty weather, and it came together – it just hit particular areas with 4 inches of rain in 40 minutes," Morrisey said Monday afternoon.

Search and rescue efforts resumed Monday morning, and officials continued to urge people to stay off local roads. The state's National Guard has been activated.

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Most of the impacts from the flash flooding were in the northern and central parts of the state where dozens of roads remain closed.

States of emergency are in effect in Ohio County and in Marion County, where an apartment building partially collapsed.

Watch: Floodwaters sweep into Wheeling, West Virginia

A video shared by the fire department in Wheeling, West Virginia, shows mud and debris in flood waters on Saturday, June 14, 2025.

Lou Vargo, the director of the Wheeling-Ohio County Emergency Management Agency, told FOX Weather that as soon as the rain began Saturday, 911 calls requesting help were received. Some people were forced to cling to trees to keep from being carried away by the fast-moving floodwaters.

Numerous Flash Flood Warnings and a rare Flash Flood Emergency were issued by the National Weather Service office in Pittsburgh late Saturday night and early Sunday morning as the rain was falling, overwhelming rivers and streams and sending water rushing into communities.

"Pure devastation," Morrisey said, regarding flood damage in Triadelphia.

Water service to Ohio County was restored Monday after it was disrupted by floods over the weekend.

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Wheeling mayor says recovery process has started after deadly West Virginia flooding

Dennis Magruder, mayor of Wheeling, West Virginia, says teams are working around the clock to help the town recover from a devastating flood that killed at least six people over the weekend.

As of Monday afternoon, more than 1,000 people remain without power in Ohio County, according to Morrisey.

Wheeling Creek rose 7 feet in under two hours, according to the FOX Forecast Center.

Several cars that were swept into the creek were removed by crane Monday.

Morrisey said the state's Department of Natural Resources performed about 20 water rescues.

Because of the damage to infrastructure, like roads and bridges, emergency crews were unable to immediately respond to some incidents.

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Apartment building partially collapses in Fairmont, West Virginia amid flash flooding

An apartment building partially collapses in Fairmont, West Virginia amid flash flooding.

Apartment building partially collapses amid flooding

Waters begin to recede in West Virginia after deadly flooding

FOX News Multimedia Reporter Asher Redd reports from Wheeling, West Virginia, where the search continues for people who went missing during deadly flooding.

On Sunday afternoon, an apartment building partially collapsed after a Flash Flood Emergency was issued for the community of Fairmont, West Virginia, in Marion County, some 90 miles southeast of Wheeling.

No injuries have been reported as a result of the collapse. Morrisey said 61 people who were living there have been displaced.

The NWS said between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain had fallen in a short time.

The governor said there were reports of a lot of water both on the roof and the first floor of the building. A investigation into the collapse is ongoing.

Flooding along Pleasant Valley in Fairmont, West Virginia on Sunday, June 15, 2025.

(Valley Volunteer Fire Department / FOX Weather)

A witness impacted by the flooding said in a social media post that water began pouring through the windows of the building's first floor before it collapsed.

There were 20 water rescues in Marion County, according to the governor.

Morrisey said FEMA is currently on the ground in West Virginia and encouraged people who have been impacted by the flooding to document their damage.

Flash flooding in Morgantown, West Virginia

Video shows flooding along Patteson Drive in Morgantown on Sunday, June 15, 2025 during a Flash Flood Warning. 

The FOX Forecast Center said more rain will continue to fall across the flooded area through midweek.

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