Heavy intense storms rains pounded Weston, West Virginia, causing flash floods that left routes closed and residences damaged.

Governor Jim Justice announced a state-level emergency as floodwaters surged fast in several counties.

Officials in Buckhannon ordered neighbors near close to flood zones to leave immediately.

Work crews today check the destruction in Upshur and Lewis Counties where streets and bridges were washed out.

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