Waters rise at the intersection of Lewis and Pump streets by Gloria's Pupuseria on Aug. 8, 2020 when a flash flood hit downtown Staunton.(Photo: Submitted/John and Gloria Gerber)

STAUNTON - The City of Staunton saw damage to 164 public, residential and commercial properties totaling $3.1 million in damages.

The city has submitted the preliminary damage assessment to the Virginia Department of Emergency Management, a release said.

The property damage totals werebased on reports from city staff, commercial property owners and residential property owners that have been received since Saturday, the release said. The city is continuing to get damage reports from property owners for damage to private properties. Reports can still be made by calling 540-332-3960 or emailingfloodreport@ci.staunton.va.us.

Any additional information received from private property owners in the comingdays will be submitted by the city to VDEM in a follow-up report, the release said.

The city sent the following breakdown of the assessment:

We appreciate the speed and diligence with which private property owners have contacted us with the necessary details regarding residential and commercial damages, Staunton Fire Chief Scott Garber said in a release. Their cooperation during what is a very challenging time has made it possible for us to compile a comprehensive and accurate preliminary report for VDEM.

The city is awaiting eligibility for assistance from the state for both city and private property owners and a possible referral of the assessment for federal assistance from to theFederal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA).

See footage from Saturday night's flooding in downtown Staunton. Staunton News Leader

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A car is submerged in floodwaters during Saturday night's flood in downtown Staunton. Staunton News Leader

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