India, June 16 -- Widespread flash flooding in West Virginia has caused part of a building to collapse in Fairmont, reportedly trapping several people. The collapse happened as the National Weather Service (NWS) issued a Flash Flood Emergency for Fairmont.

The NWS alert stated, "At 444 PM EDT, local law enforcement reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3.7 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring."

Southeastern Marion County

Central Monongalia County

"This is a particularly dangerous situation. Seek higher ground now, " the alert warned.

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