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Flash Flood Warning issued September 23 at 3:29AM EDT until September 23
Affecting Cumberland, VA; Powhatan, VA
In effect until: Sep 23, 2026, 10:00 AM
Cumberland, VA; Powhatan, VA
Likely impact across 2 counties in VA; effects through 10:00 AM.
Get to higher ground now. Never drive through flooded roads.
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FFWAKQ The National Weather Service in Wakefield has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for... Cumberland County in central Virginia... Powhatan County in central Virginia... * Until 600 AM EDT. * At 329 AM EDT, gauge reports indicated heavy rain falling across the warned area. Between 3 and 6.5 inches of rain have fallen since late last evening. Flash flooding is likely ongoing. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain. SOURCE...Gauges reported. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Powhatan, Cumberland, Tobaccoville, Ballsville, Sunnyside, Trenholm, Macon, Guinea Mills, Clinton, Hatchers, Belona, Oak Forest, Ashby, Whiteville, Grays Siding, Lake Powhatan, Tamworth, Provost and Rock Castle.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™