Severe · Flash Flood WarningActive alert
Flash Flood Warning issued September 22 at 11:48PM EDT until September 23
Affecting Cumberland, VA; Powhatan, VA
In effect until: Sep 23, 2026, 7:00 AM
Cumberland, VA; Powhatan, VA
Likely impact across 2 counties in VA; effects through 7:00 AM.
Get to higher ground now. Never drive through flooded roads.
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FFWAKQ The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Cumberland County in central Virginia... Powhatan County in central Virginia... * Until 300 AM EDT. * At 1148 PM EDT, gauge reports indicated heavy rain falling across the warned area. Up to 3 inches of rain has fallen in the past two hours. The expected rainfall rate is 2 inches in 1 hour and 30 minutes. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. 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™