GREENE COUNTY, Va. — Drivers were rescued from flooded roads during a “rare and very dangerous” flash flood emergency in Greene County, Virginia, on Tuesday.
More than five inches of rain fell on Greene County, about two hours northwest of Richmond, Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, according to emergency officials.
“Flooding has resulted in the closure of S. River Rd., where two vehicles are submerged and occupants have been safely evacuated,” the sheriff’s office shared on social media. “Tow trucks are currently unable to retrieve the vehicles. Motorists are advised to avoid S. River Rd. during the morning rush hour. Additional road closures include Route 29 S. just south of Rt. 33, the 2300 block of Bacon Hollow Road, Octonia Road, Mutton Hollow Road, Carpenter’s Mill Road, Entry Run Road at Taylor Mountain, Wyatt Mountain, Preddy Creek Road in the area of Preddy Creek Drive, and Matthew Mill Road at the bridge prior to the Orange County line.”…