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Churchville Fire Station Flooded by Storm
6 Jul
Summary
- A severe storm on July 5 caused flooding at the Churchville Volunteer Fire-Rescue building.
- Blocked storm drains combined with heavy rain led to water backup into the station.
- Despite the flood, the department continues to answer calls, relocating personnel temporarily.
On Sunday, July 5, a severe storm brought high winds and rain, leading to substantial flooding at the Churchville Volunteer Fire-Rescue building. Debris obstructed storm drains, causing water to back up from the roadway and inundate the station. Approximately 5 inches of water flooded the engine bays. The situation was resolved within about 30 minutes after personnel cleared the drains.
Although the station sustained flooding, emergency services were not interrupted. For health and safety, Augusta County career personnel were relocated overnight to the Swoope Volunteer Fire Company, continuing to respond to calls. An insurance claim is pending, with a damage estimate expected this week, and a water restoration company has been engaged.
