Gov. Patrick Morrisey traveled to another West Virginia county under a state of emergency Monday after weekend storms dumped record-breaking rain, causing severe flash flooding and resulting in at least six deaths.

Governor Patrick Morrisey declared a State of Emergency in Marion County Sunday night after heavy rains resulted in flash flooding around the county.

A flash flood that swept through the city Sunday left streets looking like rivers and displaced about 50 residents of a West Side apartment complex. Gov. Patrick Morrisey also amended a previous state of emergency declaration originally issued for Ohio County to include Marion County after local officials connected with his office.

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.”