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.

With more rain in the forecast this week, officials are urging residents to stay alert and avoid flooded roads.

Recent torrential rains caused record-breaking floods in the South and Eastern U.S., causing nearly 20 deaths. Floods resulted in considerable infrastructure damage, challenging rescue efforts. With more rain forecast and grounds already saturated, further flooding continues to be a severe risk.

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What started as a sudden and severe round of flooding in Washington County has now turned into a major cleanup effort, especially in South Strabane Township.

West Virginia has declared a state emergency after flash flooding that claimed at least five lives and left four people missing.

The death toll from the West Virginia flash flood over Father's Day weekend has risen to seven, while one person remains missing. Victims include a 3-year-old and her mother.

Our scattered showers and thunderstorms forecast this evening will truly pack a punch, bringing in tropical-like rainfall

On Tuesday at 8:08 a.m. a flood warning was issued by the National Weather Service valid from Friday 5 a.m. until further notice for Choctaw, Clarke and Washington counties.