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

Governor Jim Justice ordered a statewide emergency as floodwaters surged fast in several 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 routes and bridges were washed out.

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