Patrick Morrisey declared a State of Emergency for Barbour County Monday afternoon following severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall that caused significant flooding and damage across the county. Although damage took place in multiple areas of the county, the Arden community was the worst hit, Harper said. The State of Emergency proclamation allows state agencies to coordinate closely with local officials, mobilize resources, and provide emergency assistance to communities impacted by the flooding. “We’re working closely with local emergency officials to assess damage, support response efforts, and help affected communities recover as quickly as possible.” The Barbour County Office of Emergency Management/911 Facebook page is providing updates on resources and other information related to the flooding.