Buchanan County floods: At least 40 missing after frightening floods destroyed more than 100 homes in Virginia

DevanColeJuly 13, 2022
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Buchanan County floods: At least 40 missing after frightening floods destroyed more than 100 homes in Virginia

AT LEAST 40 people are missing after floods ripped through Virginia Tuesday night and destroyed more than 100 homes, officials said.

The natural disaster left Buchanan County in shambles, and locals desperately searched for lost loved ones.

According to officials, nearly 100 homes were damaged in Buchanan County by severe flooding

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According to officials, nearly 100 homes were damaged in Buchanan County by severe floodingPhoto credit: Appalachian Power
At least 40 missing persons reports were filed after the natural disaster displaced locals

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At least 40 missing persons reports were filed after the natural disaster displaced localsPhoto credit: Virginia Department of Emergency Management
The flooding destroyed telephone service and other methods of contacting missing persons

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The flooding destroyed telephone service and other methods of contacting missing personsPhoto credit: Roanoke County Fire and Rescue Service
Several crews from the surrounding counties react to the horror scene

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Several crews from the surrounding counties react to the horror scenePhoto credit: WCYB

People are trying desperately to contact missing loved ones as the flooding has destroyed phone service and other methods of contact, WDBJ7 reported.

An official with the Virginia Department of Emergency Management said search and rescue efforts are being hampered by landslides and poor road conditions, a local journalist said reported.

Crews from Bedford County’s Special Operations Command are en route to Buchanan County to help with flood damage.

A reunion center was established at Twin Valley Elementary in Oakwood, Virginia.

The Virginia Department of Health is on site to conduct basic medical screenings, WDBJ7 reported.

The American Red Cross also helps with medical care.

Roanoke County Fire and Rescue and the Lynchburg Fire Department responded to this incident.

“The situation is currently in the emergency response phase,” said United Way of Southwest Virginia CEO Travis Staton.

“We are in contact with Buchanan County authorities and will begin offering on-the-ground support as soon as they let us know how and where we can do the most good.

“The best we can do now is to get out of the way of first responders and keep everyone affected in our thoughts and prayers.”

Officials say the missing may not be in immediate danger as they cannot be contacted by phone at this time.

However, they are still working on screening all transferred people to see if they are okay.

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DevanCole is a Dailynationtoday U.S. News Reporter based in London. His focus is on U.S. politics and the environment. He has covered climate change extensively, as well as healthcare and crime. DevanCole joined Dailynationtoday in 2021 from the Daily Express and previously worked for Chemist and Druggist and the Jewish Chronicle. He is a graduate of Cambridge University. Languages: English. You can get in touch with me by emailing: devancole@dailynationtoday.com.

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