Areas of Shenandoah Valley Become Flooded

Front Royal Police Department seal used by permission

Hurricane Debby dropped an extensive amount of rain Saturday night in multiple areas across the Shenandoah Valley.

The rain caused multiple towns, like Chester Gap and Front Royal to become flooded.

The Front Royal Police Department (FRPD) and Warren County Virginia’s Sheriff’s Office coordinated efforts to alert residents in the area of the flooding.

Debris and electrical hazards have occurred amidst the hurricane and flooding.

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New storm brings more threats

Traffic Update

VDOT is asking you to be alert this weekend.

The third storm in over a week has entered the Shenandoah Valley.

Bringing with it new threats.

High winds mixed with saturated ground bring the risk of downed trees, utility lines and debris.

Please use extreme caution while driving.

Some roads may become impassable due to flooding or debris.

Just two feet of water can float a truck or SUV.

Current traffic conditions and other real-time travel information are available on the 511Virginia.org website and the free VDOT 511 mobile app, or by calling 511 from any phone in Virginia.

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