Flash Flood — Powhatan, Virginia

2024-01-09 · near Subletts, Powhatan, Virginia

Event narrative

Creek was overflowing. Cropland, yard and basement flooding was reported.

Wider weather episode

Strong low pressure and an associated cold front moving across the Mid Atlantic Region produced heavy rain which caused flash flooding across portions of central, south central and southeast Virginia.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1158876. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.