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Appalachian Power issued a warning about the water levels of downstream Claytor and Leesville dams on Thursday.

Water levels below Claytor Dam could increase up to two feet “in a matter of minutes,” according to Appalachian Power. Water levels below Leesville Dam could increase as much as eight feet ...

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Water levels below the Claytor Dam could increase up to two feet within a matter of minutes, and levels below the Leesville Dam could increase as much as eight feet over seven hours.

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