Construction crane falls into Holston River in Weber City, VA - News Article Locations on Waymarking.com

"WEBER CITY, VA (WJHL) – The heavy rains and flooding in the region continues to cause problems as a construction crane fell into the Holston River in Weber City, Virginia along U.S. Route 23 after rain water caused the river to rise four times its usual height.

We’re told the crane fell into the North Fork of the river. The crane was in use for an ongoing Virginia Department of Transportation project in Weber City.

According to the National Weather Service, the North Fork of the Holston River crested earlier Monday at 18.5 feet, that’s more than six feet above flood stage and four times the usual three to four feet levels.

Along the same river in Hawkins County, people had to be rescued from a van when it failed to make it across Big Elm Road.

Scott County’s Emergency Management Coordinator, Jeff Brickey, said no homes were flooded and crews hope to have the crane removed in the next few days as water levels drop."

Type of publication: Television When was the article reported?: 04/24/2017 Publication: WJHL Article Url: [Web Link] Is Registration Required?: no How widespread was the article reported?: regional News Category: Weather

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