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Flood Shatters James Branch Road | Charleston News
A torrential flood in James Branch, West Virginia, turned a small stream into a raging force, washing out the only road into the hollow and trapping residents. Water surged over five feet, destroying sections of the road and reshaping the landscape—though homes mostly escaped major damage. Emergency crews raced in with rock and heavy equipment to restore access, a temporary fix as permanent repairs loom. Locals, including lifelong resident Joseph Cook, called it unprecedented, with water rising so fast people had just an hour to save belongings. Gardens and sheds were ruined, and families…
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