Flash Flood in Tazewell County, Virginia

Heavy rains during the 18th caused major flash flooding. In Tazewell County numerous roads were flooded and washed out, 42 homes suffered major damage with 50 people evacuated. Several cars were washed away. During the early morning, flood waters leveled off and slowly began receding in the afternoon.In Smyth County, numerous roads were flooded and washed out, 50 people were evacuated from their residences, and there was minor damage to several residences and vehicles. During the early morning, flood waters leveled off and slowly began receding during the afternoon.In Wythe County many roads were flooded and were washed out with damage to several vehicles. During the early morning, flood waters leveled off and slowly began receding during the afternoon.Heavy rains also caused minor flooding of Peak Creek in Pulaski.