The Clinch Ranger District and the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area could remain closed through Oct. 1, 2025.
Weather
Get the latest weather news, storm alerts, forecasts, and climate updates across Southwest and Southside Virginia from Cardinal News. Our local weather coverage tracks severe storms, flooding, snow, drought, and changing conditions impacting communities including the New River Valley, Roanoke Valley, Lynchburg, Danville, Martinsville, Bristol, Abingdon, Wytheville, and surrounding Appalachian and Blue Ridge regions.
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Why was Helene’s impact so bad for us?
Steep terrain effects are a given, but atmospheric factors lined up for epic flooding and unusually strong winds to reach Southwest Virginia.
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Update: Montgomery County boil water order extended for another week
The New River Valley Regional Water Authority serves 11 separate water systems that provide water to at least 50,000 people.
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Declaration opens door to federal aid for homeowners reporting Helene-related losses
The White House declared Virginia to have sustained a major disaster, which means residents of some localities can start applying for individual assistance from FEMA.
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Getting money to rebuild after Helene could take months
The state budget includes $26 million for disaster assistance. However, that money is not available for disaster recovery for individuals. Virginia’s two senators called for additional federal aid.
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Multiple state parks, nature preserves closed due to storm damage
Grayson Highlands and Hungry Mother are among those scheduled to reopen later this month. Others, including New River Trail and Seven Bends, are closed until further notice.
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Southwest Virginia farmers pick up the pieces after Helene
Farmers and local officials report numerous washed-out roads and bridges, wrecked barns, waterlogged crops, downed trees and destroyed fences.
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As floodwaters recede, residents of Damascus assess their future
A tally of damages is still underway, but much of the small Washington County town bears the marks of the storm that pummeled Southwest Virginia late last week.
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In Washington County, students lead the way in collecting flood relief donations
Schools have become a focal point for organizing relief efforts.
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FEMA aid to Southwest Virginia to be determined in the wake of Hurricane Helene
The federal agency will begin making in-person damage assessments in the region on Tuesday.
