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Radford council declares local emergency after June flash flood; damage assessment ongoing

5392165 · July 15, 2025
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Summary

Following a flash flood that dropped more than 5 inches of rain in under 90 minutes on June 26, Radford declared a local emergency to preserve eligibility for potential state and federal assistance; staff said damage assessments are incomplete and aid is uncertain.

The City Council adopted a resolution to declare a local emergency after staff reported heavy rainfall and flooding on June 26 that dropped more than 5 inches of rain in under 90 minutes. Interim City Manager Craig Meadows had declared a local emergency earlier to position the city for potential state or federal…

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