Henrico crews work to clear storm debris days after Friday night storm damages cars, homes

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August 11, 2026 . 1:03 PM

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Multiple trees were ripped from the ground and cars were crushed off Sweetbriar Road after a powerful storm struck Henrico's West End Friday evening.

Henrico Public Works crews are working to clear roads near Sweetbriar Road after a Friday night storm ripped through a Henrico County neighborhood, damaging cars and homes.

Crews used cranes to remove trees and debris Monday, with workers battling a heat index in the triple digits during long hours on the job.

Marcus Parker, of Henrico Public Works, said the scope of the damage is significant.

"It's gonna be a long week, really. A whole lot of trees still down, still got to be getting up," Parker said. "It's multiple trees down, maybe more than 10."

At least one car was left completely totaled after a tree fell on it.

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