The death toll climbed to eight on Wednesday from the devastating flash flooding in West Virginia, the governor said, as the heavy rain threat continues. At least one person in the state is unaccounted for, Gov. Patrick Morrisey said. State police are going door-to-door to check on people at impacted homes, he said.

West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey confirmed that the death toll from the flash flood has risen to eight. The Governor said that he was told about death before his media briefing. The name and details of the person have not been released at this time, other than the person is a male, until the family can be notified.