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Clinchport is a town in Scott County, Virginia, United States.The population was 64 at the 2020 census. [2] Clinchport is the least-populated municipality in Virginia. [5] It is part of the Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol, TN-VA Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is a component of the Johnson City-Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA Combined Statistical Area – commonly known as the "Tri-Cities" region.
On the night of July 19, 1977, heavy rains drenched the Johnstown area; at 2:35 A.M. on July 20, the Laurel Run Dam failed. More than 100 million gallons of water were released when the earthen dam gave way. [3] The resulting flood killed 40 people, destroyed 9 homes, and damaged 19 others in downstream Tanneryville.
The flood crest, reached around 12:15 am, ravaged Rapid City and surrounding canyons. The death toll was 238. [59] The Rapid City Public Library hosts a more comprehensive digital archive of flood-related stories, photos and news accounts on their 1972 flood page.
Clinchport Elementary School, Clinchport (Destroyed by flood, 1977) Cleveland High School, Yuma (Closed, 1956) (Demolished) Dungannon High School, Dungannon (Closed, 1968)
A major incident was declared after heavy rainfall resulted in flooding, bringing widespread disruption across the south. In Pictures: Residents braced for evacuation as heavy rainfall causes flooding
Aviation accidents and incidents in the United States in 1977 (7 P) F. 1977 fires in the United States (4 P) N. 1977 natural disasters in the United States (12 P)
Photos and videos captured the "biblical devastation" in Asheville, North Carolina as residents scramble to find resources after flooding and power outages caused gas and water shortages.. Roads ...
Buncombe County officials announced Sept. 26 that residents in Biltmore Village in Asheville should evacuate ahead of Helene making landfall. Now, the area is experiencing historic flooding thanks ...