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

Governor Jim Justice announced a regional emergency as floodwaters climbed fast in several counties.

Officials in Buckhannon ordered citizens near close to flood zones to leave at once.

Work crews today check the destruction 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.