Heavy severe storms rains pounded Weston, West Virginia, prompting flash floods that left routes closed and structures damaged.

Governor Jim Justice declared a statewide emergency as waters climbed fast in multiple counties.

Officials in Buckhannon ordered residents near around flood zones to leave at once.

Work crews currently check the damage in Upshur and Lewis Counties where routes and overpasses were washed out.

More precipitation keeps falling, slowing down teams trying to help those trapped or stranded.