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SPECIAL COVERAGE: Gaston at 20: The Unforgettable Flood

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RICHMOND, Va. -- On Aug. 30 2004, the remnants of Hurricane Gaston stalled over Richmond, Virginia, and triggered fatal flash flooding that claimed multiple lives and caused millions of dollars in damage to the city's historic Shockoe Bottom neighborhood.

WTVR CBS 6 looked back at the storm with "Gaston at 20: The Unforgettable Flood" on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. Explore our special coverage below and share your memories of the storm on the WTVR CBS 6 Facebook page.

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Richmond Remembers: How Gaston flooded Shockoe Bottom

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When Gaston flooded Richmond, this pizza cook made a life-saving decision

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Gaston survivor credits GRTC bus, a railroad tie, and a pizza guy for saving her

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Their love story started when he made wrong turn as Gaston flooded Richmond

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IN-DEPTH COVERAGE: Gaston at 20: The Unforgettable Flood Richmond Remembers: How Tropical Storm Gaston flooded Shockoe Bottom Gaston survivor credits GRTC bus, a railroad tie, and a pizza guy for saving her from the deadly storm

Their love story started when he made wrong turn as Gaston flooded Richmond When Gaston flooded Richmond, this Bottom’s Up pizza cook made a life-saving decision: 'Just instinct man'

What Richmond's elevation meant for Tropical Storm Gaston's impact on city Every day CBS 6 is giving a voice to the stories happening in your community. If you have a story idea, email our team at NewsTips@wtvr.com or click here to submit a tip.

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SPECIAL COVERAGE: Gaston at 20: The Unforgettable Flood

Richmond Remembers: How Gaston flooded Shockoe Bottom

When Gaston flooded Richmond, this pizza cook made a life-saving decision

Gaston survivor credits GRTC bus, a railroad tie, and a pizza guy for saving her

Their love story started when he made wrong turn as Gaston flooded Richmond

Every day CBS 6 is giving a voice to the stories happening in your community. If you have a story idea, email our team at NewsTips@wtvr.com or click here to submit a tip.

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