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on Wednesday morning. Numerous secondary roads were also closed and the Virginia Department of Transportation warned motorists to continue to use caution while traveling Wednesday morning, particularly on secondary roads and in flood-prone areas.
Approximately two dozen roads in Albemarle, Greene, Culpeper, Fauquier and Rappahannock counties were reported closed due to high water. VDOT crews continued to monitor the area’s roads for damage due to the heavy rains and began repairs to the flooded roads as the water receded on Wednesday.
At 5 a.m. Wednesday the following roads were closed due to high water: Albemarle County Route 20 at Scottsville Route 600 between Route 29 and Route 20 Route 602 Route 626 Route 672 Route 704 Route 708 Route 712 Route 713 from Route 20 to the dead end Route 715 Route 723 Route 724 Route 726 Culpeper County Route 644 from Route 607 to Route 707 Route 657 from Route 645 to the Madison County line , Route 721 from Route 15 to Route 614 Greene County Route 634 from Route 33 to the gravel portion of Route 635 Route 637 at Route 621, South River crossing Route 642 at Route 643 Route 667 from Route 613 to dead end Rappahannock County Route 601 from Route 707 to Route 602 Route 612 from Route 653 to Route 600 Routes 626 and 622 in the Rock Mills area Route 644 from Route 707 to the Culpeper County line Fauquier County Remington Road Kings Hill Road Route 667 Bastable Mill Road TinPot Run Lane Flash Flood Warning:
Take Care
During heavy rainfall, if there is a flash flood warning in effect, motorists are urged to avoid travel overnight, and if you must drive, to observe the following precautions:
• Never drive through water flowing across a road. It takes only six inches of moving water to float a small vehicle.
• Never drive around barricades. Remember, the road has been closed for your safety.
• Slow down when driving through standing water. Driving too fast through water could cause loss of control due to hydroplaning.
• Avoid flood-prone areas, especially along creeks and other low-lying areas.
• If a flash flood warning is broadcast, seek high ground immediately.
• Watch for debris on the roadway. If you encounter a downed power line, do not try to move the line.
Motorists can receive updated information about roads closings and weather by dialing 511 on any telephone within Virginia, or on the Web at www.511Virginia.org.
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