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40 years later, 1985 flood still stirs troubling memories

MOOREFIELD, W.Va. — Wednesday marked the 40th anniversary of the natural disaster which changed much of West Virginia’s landscape and a lot of West Virginia lives forever. The remnants of Hurricane ...
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Flood of 1985: Roanoke County reflects on lessons learned, push for preparedness

ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - The Flood of 1985 caused catastrophic damage across Southwest Virginia, washing out bridges, roads and neighborhoods. Nearly 40 years later, Roanoke County officials are ...
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Roanoke marks 40 years since devastating Flood of 1985

ROANOKE, Va. – Forty years ago, on November 4, 1985, a flood devastated the Roanoke Valley. The remnants of Hurricane Juan dumped more than six inches of rain in just 24 hours, causing the Roanoke ...
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40 years pass since Flood of ‘85

November 4, 2025, marks 40 years since the historic flood of 1985. We had several days of rainfall leading to the main event. Then the remnants of Hurricane Juan pushed north into our area. The storm ...