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Storm Debris in the Shenandoah River South Fork after Hurricane Debby

By Virginia and West Virginia Water Science Center
Aerial photo of debris carried downstream by a turbid, flooded river until it becomes caught in the trees along the bank.
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The South Fork of the Shenandoah River near Rileyville shortly after Hurricane Debby. Storms often lead to flooding, high water levels, and increased water velocities that lead to increased sediment transport downstream. Floods can also carry large amounts of debris, which collect in backwaters or get caught in trees along the riverbank.

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Photo by Spencer Tassone. This photo is licensed under CC-BY-4.0 (some rights reserved). Used with Permission.

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Aerial photo of the south fork of the Shenandoah River after a storm. The water flows fast and is very turbid.
South Fork Shenandoah River after Hurricane Debby
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Aerial photo of debris carried downstream by a turbid, flooded river until it becomes caught in the trees along the bank.
Storm Debris in the Shenandoah River South Fork after Hurricane Debby
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