A thick layer of mud that was left behind after the flash flood. AP
A car sinks down into the ground on Thursday in Whitewood, Virginia after being swept away in a flash flood. All photos: AP
A water line marks the height of the flash flood as it swept past this church.
Chairs and pews sink down into mud inside the Baptist Bible Church.
The flood's destructive force swept away this wooden deck.
A vehicle sits precariously on a riverbank after being swept away by the flooding.
A house that was moved off of its foundation following a flash flood rests on top of a vehicle, Thursday, July 14, 2022 in Whitewood, Va. Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin declared a state of emergency to aid in the rescue and recovery efforts from Tuesday's floodwaters. (AP Photo / Michael Clubb)
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin declared a state of emergency to help with rescue and recovery efforts.
As many as 18 search-and-rescue teams were sent to the area in and around Whitewood.
A collapsed bridge sits in the river.
Debris builds up against a bridge that is still standing.
A thick layer of mud that was left behind after the flash flood. AP
A car sinks down into the ground on Thursday in Whitewood, Virginia after being swept away in a flash flood. All photos: AP
A water line marks the height of the flash flood as it swept past this church.
Chairs and pews sink down into mud inside the Baptist Bible Church.
The flood's destructive force swept away this wooden deck.
A vehicle sits precariously on a riverbank after being swept away by the flooding.
A house that was moved off of its foundation following a flash flood rests on top of a vehicle, Thursday, July 14, 2022 in Whitewood, Va. Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin declared a state of emergency to aid in the rescue and recovery efforts from Tuesday's floodwaters. (AP Photo / Michael Clubb)
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin declared a state of emergency to help with rescue and recovery efforts.
As many as 18 search-and-rescue teams were sent to the area in and around Whitewood.
A collapsed bridge sits in the river.
Debris builds up against a bridge that is still standing.
A thick layer of mud that was left behind after the flash flood. AP
