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.

Deadly flash floods hit Wheeling, West Virginia, where Wheeling Creek rose nearly 7 feet to flood stage within just a few hours, causing major damage. Cleanup and recovery efforts are underway after at least seven people lost their lives over the weekend in Ohio and Marion counties.

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,