To: Wythe County

Wythe County has been dealing with a flash flooding event since last night. The County, along with VDOT, has been working with water issues, cleaning up, and closing routes throughout the county. The forecast for the county is more rain and some wind. Conditions will change throughout the day and could affect more areas. Areas of the county that are affected include:

• Millers Creek Rd – Water and Debris
• Grouse Ridge Rd – Road Damage
• Archer Rd – Closed due to Water at Glade Creek
• Reed Creek Dr – 1400 Block has a Sinkhole and Water
• Peppers Ferry Rd – 4000 Block has Debris and Water
• Ayers Rd – Water and Debris
• Locust Hill Road – Water
• Major Grahams Rd – Water and Debris
• Ivanhoe Road & Ft. Chiswell Road – Standing water in spots throughout
• Near Post Office at Ivanhoe – Lots of standing water

The following roads are closed according to the Wythe County Sheriff’s Department:

• Connors Valley
• Millers Creek
• Grouse Ridge
• Archer Road
• Whispering Pines
• 1400 Block of Reed Creek
• Shady River

* Peppers Ferry Rd. is currently open but there are areas of standing water so please use caution

This list was created this morning and will change throughout the day. Remember if you come across standing water. Turn around and do not try to cross. Water is moving and can contain things that are unseen. Please TURN AROUND, DON’T DROWN. If you see water affecting your area, report it so that we can take care of it. Please continue to watch local weather and media to stay informed of changes to road closures and schedules of events affected by the weather. Again, more weather is to come including winds that could cause further issues. Thank you for helping us protect you. STAY INFORMED AND SAFE.


Curtis W. Crawford

Emergency Services Coordinator