Heavy strong storms tempests pounded Weston, West Virginia, causing flash floods that left highways closed and structures damaged.

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

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

Work crews currently check the harm in Upshur and Lewis Counties where highways and bridges were washed out.

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