Water rescues occurred throughout the valley with more rain predicted continued flooding is a possibility.
Roads were reported closed in every county of the region some evacuations were ordered in Warren County.
Water rescues occurred in several places including a recovery effort reported in Albemarle County where a 12-year-old boy’s body was found in flood waters.
Rescue authorities were reportedly brought into the Laurel Mills Richmond Road area of Rappahannock County to rescue three men from a vehicle that had been swept away.
There is reports of Morgan County’s Sleepy Creek Campground being evacuated by first responders as well.
The Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers are reportedly expected to continue to rise around the Harpers Ferry through May 15.
Use of the Shenandoah or Potomac Rivers for any kind of activity is simply not recommended currently.
High water still covers some roads around the region.
Once again you are advised not to attempt crossing a road with high water not only for the risk of being swept away but roads could be eroded under the water.
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