The flash flooding began on Saturday night in Ohio County in the northern part of the state, dumping about 3 to 4 inches of rain over a short time period,

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. The name and details of the person have not been released at this time, other than the person is a male, until the family can be notified.