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

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

Officials in Buckhannon ordered citizens near around flood zones to leave immediately.

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

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