STORM2K

Around 1PM today an 8 year old girl was swept into a swift flooding creek in Alleghany County, VA. This is next county to my west and located NW of Roanoke, VA. Got an email TWC mentioned this story.

Playing in grandparent's backyard and decided to check out the rising water. Pulled in and older sister grabbed her but could not hoist her out. I am unaware of any instance a small child missing this long has survived in swift water flash flooding

Assuming waters recede, I have Cub Scout Day Camp Week in the same area tomorrow (postponed last 2 days due to wx). 75 boys. Wish us luck.

Scott
Mid-Atlantic WX.com
Lexington, VA

Best of luck to you and your boys, I hope the weather improves substantially, and you all have a safe and fun trip!!! God Bless!!!

That is sad

You and the boys have fun and be safe, Scott!

One day down, 3 to go. 70 kids all had fun and went home safely...incredible weather. Everyone had a blast.

Unfortunately, the outcome for the young girl from yesterday was not a happy one. I'm far from a softie but that story breaks my heart.

Thanks for the comments about camp... we rock

Scott

It is a heart breaking story.

Tragic... terrible what raging water can do. Have a good, and more importantly, safe trip.

A2K

Scott, i'm really sorry to hear about the little girl Be safe on your outing and i know you will make sure to keep those Boy Scouts out of harm's way.