Remnants of
Hurricane Hazel
dumped 4 inches of
rain on already
saturated ground.
The James River
crested at 26.8 feet
(9.8 feet above flood
stage).
There was no report of
the Maury River
leaving its banks in
Buena Vista.
Looking south of Route 684 toward
Route 130 (click to enlarge)
Remnants of
Hurricane Camille
caused the worst flash
flooding event that
Virginia has ever seen.
The James River in
Buchanan crested at
23.4 feet (6.4 feet
above flood stage).
The Maury River
crested at a record
31.2 feet in Buena
Vista (14.2 feet above
flood stage).
The remnants of
Hurricane Juan
dumped a record rain
of 6.63 inches in a
24-hour period, with
additional rainfall
over a six day period.
The James River
crested at a new
record of 38.8 feet
(21.8 feet above flood
stage).
The Maury River
crested at 26.3 feet
(9.3 feet above flood
stage).
Aerial view-Flood of 1985 (click to
enlarge)
In June of 1995,
heavy rains fell over
night and into the
morning on already
saturated ground.
Drainage ditches
quickly overflowed,
as did small streams
and creeks.
The Town sustained more than $20 million property
damage in the 1995 flood alone.
Lee’s Carpets sustained Property Damage of $10,035,157
and $1,799,500 in Business Interruption, having to close
for several days.
Fifty-three (53) homes were identified as receiving substantial and recurrent flood damage and were slated for
elevation, relocation, or acquisition (and demolition). As a result of this project, which was completed in 2003, more
than 100 persons will be protected from future damaging floods.
Funding for this $2.5 million project was provided through FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, Virginia
Department of Housing and Community Development, Virginia Department of Emergency Management,
Rockbridge County, and the Town of Glasgow.
Substantial assistance in this team effort was provided by the Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission.
Project management and engineering services were provided by Engineering Concepts, Inc. of Fincastle, Virginia.
Glasgow Housing Relocation and Floodproofing Project
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The Town of Glasgow has a long history of flooding, dating back to before it was chartered, and has taken action to
protect over 100 people from the effects of future flooding. More flooding pictures and video clips are available on our
History Page.
16 Homes Elevated
Total Cost: $508,717
Average Cost Per House: $31,795
8 Homes Relocated*
Total Cost: $332,600
Average Cost Per House: $41,575
*Where the owner stayed in the home.
29 Homes Acquired
Total Cost: $1,245,270
Average Cost Per House: $42,940
Total Demolition Cost: $91,769
(average $1,731.48)
Houses sold or demolished
Vacant land deeded to the Town
House acquired, re-sold and relocated
Vacant land as open space
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Vacant land to be used for recreation
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Plans for recreational use of vacant land
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