Important Information from the Wheeling-Ohio County Emergency Management Agency, Ohio County 911 Center and the City of Wheeling.
WHEELING, W.Va. – This morning, West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey declared a state of emergency for Ohio County. The Ohio County Commission and the City of Wheeling have also declared a local state of emergency. Three fatalities have been confirmed from Saturday evening’s flash flooding, and emergency personnel are working on several missing persons reports.
Emergency services are requesting that people avoid these areas so search and rescue efforts can continue, and clean-up efforts are not impacted:
Major Road Closures:
-US 40/ National Road (Triadelphia to Valley Grove) (Ohio County)
-WV 88/Bethany Pike (At Hamilton Ave) (City of Wheeling)
-GC&P Road (Wheeling & Ohio County)
-Middle Creek Road (Ohio County)
-Warden Run Road (City of Wheeling)
-Shilling Bridge (City of Wheeling)
-Junior Ave Bridge (City of Wheeling)
-Lumber Ave (City of Wheeling)
-Monument Place Bridge (City of Wheeling)
-US 40 / National Road (Monument Place Bridge to Junior Ave Bridge) (City of Wheeling)
-Dixon Run Road (Ohio County)
-Short Creek Road (Ohio County)
-McGraw’s Run Road-Atkinson Crossing (Ohio County)
-Battle Run Road (Ohio County)
-Point Run Road (Ohio County)
City of Wheeling Flood Debris:
-Residents impacted by flooding can put debris in front of their homes for sanitation pickup.
Important Numbers / Report Missing People:
-If the public has questions about flooding, please call the Emergency Management Agency at 304-234-3756.
Emergency Shelter Location:
-Elm Grove Elementary School – 85 Mil Acres Drive, Wheeling, WV 26003
Tetanus Shots:
-The Wheeling-Ohio County Health Department is offering free tetanus shots. Shots will be administered starting at 8:30 a.m., Monday. Locations are at the Health Department – 1500 Chapline Street and at Riesbeck’s Parking Lot in Elm Grove. No appointment is needed. Proof of West Virginia ID is needed. The health department can be reached at 304-234-3682.
Flood Clean Up Supplies:
-Flood Kits are on their way and distribution locations will be announced ASAP.
