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Everyone has been accounted for in Buchanan County, Virginia, on Thursday after a severe storm struck the area, bringing heavy rain and flooding, officials said.
At the height of the flooding, 44 people were unaccounted for on Wednesday. Floodwaters are now receding, said authorities in Buchanan County, which sits at the borders of Virginia, West Virginia and Kentucky.
There are no reports of deaths or injuries, the sheriff's office said.
Efforts continue to assess damages and begin cleanup efforts in Buchanan County. Route 638 and multiple connecting routes are heavily damaged. @VaDOTBristol is working with @VDEM, @VSPPIO and other agencies to assist with efforts. pic.twitter.com/Qxj1TpRcQH
— VDOT Bristol (@VaDOTBristol) July 13, 2022
The flooding came after 4 to 6 inches of rain pounded the area within hours Tuesday night. Some spots reported 3 inches of rain in just 90 minutes. A frontal system stalled over the region, which can produce copious amounts of rain in a very short period of time.
The damage spreads across about 10 miles, officials said, adding that the worst impact was downstream of where several streams join together.
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has declared a state of emergency.
"I want Virginians in Buchanan County to know that we are making every resource available to help those impacted by this storm. As we continue to assess the situation, I want to thank our first responders and the personnel on the ground for providing assistance with our ongoing operations," he said in a statement.
Per the #Buchanan Co. Sheriff's Office: If you have a loved one who is unaccounted or who may have been affected by the flooding, please call 1-833-748-1424 to add them to the search list. No deaths reported or injuries, at this time. pic.twitter.com/FKU1ogYVtk
— VA State Police (@VSPPIO) July 13, 2022
.@VDEM teams are in #BuchananCounty assisting local crews after heavy rains Tuesday caused flooding and power outages. We will continue to provide support as needed. pic.twitter.com/XUfVlYSD0l
— Virginia Department of Emergency Management (@VDEM) July 13, 2022
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