Two years after Hurricane Helene ravaged Southwest Virginia, a study of the storm’s effects on the Clinch River is underway.
A study is underway to assess the impact of Hurricane Helene on the Clinch River in Southwest Virginia. Researchers are examining how debris left by the storm contributes to future flooding risks.
The debris left behind by Helene and other storms makes it easier for flooding to occur again.
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