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National Weather Service issues flood warning for Waynesboro, Augusta, Rockingham

Crystal Graham
South River Waynesboro flood warning
South River in Waynesboro, near the Y (Photo by Crystal Graham)

A flood warning has been issued and is in effect through 10:45 a.m. today for parts of northwest and western Virginia.

The warning, issued by the National Weather Service, includes Waynesboro, Augusta County, Rockingham County and Page County.

Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.

Reports indicate heavy rain due to rising streams and creeks. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area.

Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.

Areas that will experience flooding include:

  • Waynesboro
  • Stuarts Draft
  • Luray
  • Grottoes
  • Shenandoah
  • Massanutten
  • Crimora
  • Stanley
  • Sherando
  • Wintergreen
  • Big Meadows
  • Fishersville
  • Elkton
  • Weyers Cave
  • Lyndhurst
  • New Hope
  • Rocky Bar
  • Port Republic
  • Swift Run
  • Jollett

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Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, Crystal Graham has worked for 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of "Virginia Tonight," a nightly TV news show, both broadcast on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television. You can reach her at [email protected]

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