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Flash Flood Warning issued September 23 at 2:03AM EDT until September 23
Affecting Cumberland, VA; Powhatan, VA
In effect until: Sep 23, 2026, 8:00 AM
Cumberland, VA; Powhatan, VA
Likely impact across 2 counties in VA; effects through 8:00 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 400 AM EDT. * At 203 AM EDT, gauge reports indicated that moderate to heavy rain was falling across the warned area. There have been reports of up to 5.5 inches of rain since 10 PM across western Powhatan County. 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™