Hurricane Camille - Virginia Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

Hurricane Camille R-51 On August 20, 1969, torrential rains, following remnants of Hurricane Camille, devastated this area. A rainfall in excess of 25 inches largely within a 5-hour period, swept away or buried many miles of roads, over 100 bridges, and over 900 buildings. 114 people died and 37 remain missing. The damage totalled more than $100,000,000 and Virginia was declared a disaster area.

It is estimated that a debris flow of water, rocks, and soil was moving in excess of 40 miles per hour through the Rockfish Valley. From this location, you get a sense of being at the bottom of a large funnel, with peaks over 2500' in relief all around.

Several websites are easily found for more information and images of the devastation.

Marker Number: R 51 Marker Title: Hurricane Camille Marker Location: Rockfish River Bridge on US 29 in Nelson County, Virginia County or Independent City: Nelson Web Site: [Web Link] Marker Program Sponsor: Virginia Historic Landmark Commission 1972

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