
Staunton offers preliminary estimate for Aug. 8 flood damage: $3.1M
The City of Staunton is estimating $3.1 million in damages from the Aug. 8 flash floods that damaged 164 public, residential and commercial properties.

The City of Staunton is estimating $3.1 million in damages from the Aug. 8 flash floods that damaged 164 public, residential and commercial properties.

Residents in residential areas of Staunton may contact the Public Works Department to arrange for special curbside collection of storm related debris from their residence.

The City of Staunton continues to actively respond to the flooding resulting from severe rainfall last night.

Due to the heavy rain fall and flooding in the Downtown Staunton area, the Augusta County General District Court building will be closed on Monday.

As the Virginia State Police prepares for Tropical Storm Isaias, Virginians are encouraged to get ready and plan ahead, too.

The Virginia Department of Transportation is prepared to keep Virginia roads safe ahead of forecast effects of Tropical Storm Isaias.

AAA is reminding drivers of the dangerous conditions coming in the days ahead as Tropical Storm Isaias makes its way up the East Coast.

Climate Action Alliance of the Valley produces The Weekly Roundup of Climate and Energy News to inform legislators and the public.

Gov. Ralph Northam today declared a state of emergency in advance of Hurricane Isaias, which is expected to impact parts of coastal Virginia starting on Monday, Aug. 3.

VDOT will close Route 649 (Proffit Road) at the bridge over the Rivanna River in Albemarle County next week, Aug. 3-7, for debris removal.
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