MARION COUNTY, W.V. (NBC, KYMA/KECY) - The flash flooding death toll has climbed to six in West Virginia. A state of emergency has been issued for parts of the state after heavy rains resulted in flash flooding over the weekend. Dozens of homes were affected by the flash flooding, including an estimated 29 homes which were destroyed.

FAIRMONT, W.Va. (WBOY) — A State of Emergency has been declared in Marion County following heavy rains and flash flooding. A press release from Governor Patrick Morrisey’s office states that the decision to make the declaration was due to a “continuing threat to the health, safety, welfare, and property.”