CUMBERLAND, VA; Goochland, VA; Powhatan, VA — FFWAKQ
The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for... Northeastern Cumberland County in central Virginia... West Central Goochland County in central Virginia... Northwestern Powhatan County in central Virginia...
* Until 845 PM EDT.
* At 538 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flas
Flooding in Cumberland, VA; Goochland, VA; Powhatan, VA can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
Verified by Alert USA • NWS