The death toll continues to rise in West Virginia after a historic flash flood. West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey confirmed that the death toll from the flash flood has risen to eight. The Governor said that he was told about death before his media briefing.

West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey will give a state flood response in Wheeling on Wednesday. The Governor is expected to brief members of the media in Wheeling after attending a roundtable discussion with state and local officials.

Flash flooding caused by torrential rains on Saturday turned deadly in northern West Virginia. Officials said up to 4 inches of rain fell within about half an hour.