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.

Flash flooding caused by torrential rains has killed five people in northern West Virginia and rescue crews are out searching for three other people who are missing.

At least six people have died in West Virginia, where flash flooding hit Wheeling and nearby Triadelphia and Valley Grove areas over the weekend.Gov. Patrick Morrisey confirmed the deaths Monday morning,