Severe rainstorms cause widespread damage in rural southwest Virginia, with recovery efforts underway
Severe flooding in rural southwest Virginia on Tuesday and Wednesday left communities in turmoil, prompting search and rescue teams to scour the area for missing individuals. Initially, over 40 people were reported missing due to the storm, but by Thursday afternoon, all had been found safe, with no fatalities reported.
Despite the positive outcome for the missing, the damage caused by the heavy rains was catastrophic. Entire buildings were swept away, and cars were crushed under debris. The cleanup and rebuilding efforts are expected to take months, if not longer, as residents and authorities begin the long road to recovery.
