Virginia Hit by Sixteen Tornadoes Killing Five
The National Weather Service confirmed 16 tornadoes struck Virginia last week. Four fatalities occurred in Washington County where the strongest tornado reached 140 mph and extended 18 miles. Additional twisters were reported in Rockingham, Prince William, Halifax, Smyth, Prince Edward, Caroline, Augusta, Goochland, Hanover, Shenandoah and Fairfax counties with winds up to 100 mph.
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Corps to begin releasing water in Ohio River Basin
The Army Corps of Engineers will gradually release water held by dams in the Ohio River Basin to curb worsening flooding. The river hit historic levels this week. dam management prevented higher rises. West Virginia dams except Bluestone are in use, lake levels remain above normal, and some boat ramps and campgrounds are closed.
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