WHEELING, WV (LOOTPRESS) – UPDATE 6/18/2025 11:16 AM: Officials have now confirmed eight fatalities related to last weekend’s flooding.
The eighth fatality has been identified as a male with no name announced at this time.
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UPDATE 6/17/2025 9:35 AM: There have been now seven confirmed fatalities due to severe flash flooding in northern West Virginia last weekend.Â
Officials confirmed the seventh fatality to be Connie Veronis of Moundsville. She was the husband of 74-year-old Michael Veronis who was announced yesterday as one of the fatalities.
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UPDATE 6/16/25 3:06 PM: Officials have released the names of the five confirmed deaths related to this weekend’s flooding:
Michael Bankovich – 73 – Triadelphia
Travis Creighton – 19 – Triadelphia
Kyleigh Shotton – 26 – Triadelphia, and her 3-year old daughter Parker.
Lisa McMasters – 59 – Triadelphia
Michael Veronis – 74 – Moundsville
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UPDATE 6/16/25 2:00 PM: Officials confirm that six people are now confirmed dead and two remain missing.
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UPDATE 6/15/25 7:43 PM: Governor Morrisey has now declared a state of emergency in Marion County.
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ORIGINAL STORY: Governor Patrick Morrisey has declared a state of emergency in Ohio County following severe flash flooding that has left five people dead and at least three others missing.
The flooding began late Saturday evening, with 3 to 4 inches of rain falling rapidly across the city of Wheeling and the towns of Triadelphia and Valley Grove, causing significant damage and disruption.
Governor Morrisey announced the mobilization of state resources early Sunday morning to support the local response efforts.
The flash flooding impacted key areas including US 40 (National Road), Middle Wheeling Creek, Little Wheeling Creek, and multiple smaller streams across the county.
As of 5 p.m., search and rescue operations are ongoing with local and state agencies working together to locate the missing.
Power outages remain a major issue, with more than 2,500 customers still without electricity as of 2 p.m. Utility crews are working to restore service, and the state has pledged full support to aid these efforts.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has been notified, and coordination is underway to prepare for potential federal assistance.
“Please — stay off the roads. Do not underestimate the strength and speed of these floods,” Governor Morrisey warned in a public message. “Pray for our friends and neighbors during this challenging time for our state.”
Crews are also on the scene of a partial apartment collapse in Fairmont.
The West Virginia National Guard has been fully activated to assist in emergency operations and
the Division of Natural Resources has deployed a wide array of resources, including drones, UTVs, 4×4 vehicles, dive teams, and swift water teams.
Officials report 19 successful water rescues so far
More than 12 roads and three bridges remain closed. Highway crews are:
- Conducting on-site assessments and debris removal.
- Working with local landfills to manage debris transfer.
- Focusing on over 15 critical routes in Triadelphia and Valley Grove.
- Operating 30 pieces of heavy equipment, which will remain in place until cleanup is complete.
The Department of Environmental Protection has inspected impacted facilities and reported no issues so far.
Governor Morrisey has assured the public that the state remains fully committed to supporting affected communities and will continue to provide updates as the situation evolves.
