Hurricane Helene Updates - TOWN OF DAMASCUS, VA
Damascus, Virginia was severely impacted by Hurricane Helene and recovery efforts are ongoing. However, due to an incredible outpouring of community support, nearly all local businesses …
Helene Devastates This Town On Appalachian Trail
Feb 17, 2025 · Hikers and nature lovers may be familiar with the tiny town of Damascus in southwest Virginia. Seven trails, including the Appalachian Trail, run through the town which …
In Damascus, Helene destroyed over a dozen homes. Parts of …
Oct 10, 2024 · Hurricane Helene severely damaged a major road in southwest Virginia, U.S. Route 58. Federal funds will be used by the Virginia Department of Transportation to hire a …
Floodwaters destroyed 18 trestles on the Creeper Trail and washed …
Oct 17, 2024 · Nearly a mile up a washed-out, now-closed two-lane section of U.S. 58 between Damascus and Konnarock rest the remains of a steel trestle that was part of the beloved …
Cleanup, recovery begins from Hurricane Helene’s effects on …
Sep 28, 2024 · The town of Damascus, a popular outdoor tourist destination along the Appalachian Trail in Washington County, suffered major damage when Laurel Creek rose 13 …
As floodwaters recede, residents of Damascus assess their future
Oct 1, 2024 · Damascus, a town of about 767 residents according to 2022 census figures, was decimated by the flooding. Bridges are out, giant holes have formed in yards and roads, trees …
Governor Glenn Youngkin Assesses Storm Damage ... - governor.virginia…
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Youngkin visited Damascus in Southwest Virginia today alongside U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith, State Senator Todd Pillion, and Delegate Israel O’Quinn to …
Photos provided by VDEM show severe impact of Hurricane Helene …
Oct 4, 2024 · According to Jason Elmore, public information officer for VDEM, the department is in Damascus in Washington County to provide state resources, such as food, water, showers …
NC woman helping her mom after Helene devastated Damascus, VA - wcnc.com
Oct 2, 2024 · Dee Wolfe, Nikki’s mom, lives in Damascus, Virginia, a small mountain town that sits along the Tennessee-Virginia border just a few hours away from Charlotte. When Hurricane …
Residents in seven counties across Virginia evacuate amidst …
Sep 28, 2024 · The community in Virginia most impacted by flooding due to tropical storm Helene is the town of Damascus, in Washington County, according to VDEM.