The flooding has severely impacted Lewis, Randolph, and Upshur counties, with widespread damage to public and private property, roads, and utilities. Interstate 79 remains closed near Weston due to flooding. Residents in Buckhannon have been ordered to evacuate due to rapidly escalating hazardous conditions. The situation poses life-threatening risks, particularly in areas where water levels are rising rapidly. Emergency responders face dangerous conditions, including fast-moving waters filled with debris.