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Flood — Buchanan, VA

Jun 14, 2004

Property Damage
$100K

Downpours, across saturated steep terrain, hit the Oakwood to Short Gap region of the county. Garden and Grassy Creeks flooded, including the smaller tributaries, such as Pistol Branch and Trace Branch. Sections of Route 618 were washed out. One unoccupied car was found in the creek. A landslide blocked Route 460 near Short Gap.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5408908). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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