Heavy strong storms downpours pounded Weston, West Virginia, causing flash floods that left routes closed and houses damaged.

Governor Jim Justice ordered a statewide emergency as waters rose fast in multiple counties.

Officials in Buckhannon ordered citizens near close to flood zones to leave without delay.

Work crews at present check the damage in Upshur and Lewis Counties where highways and spans were washed out.

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