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Flash Flood — Powhatan, VA

Jul 1, 2025

An upper-level trough and cold front progressed from the Great Lakes region into the Mid-Atlantic on July 1. Numerous thunderstorms moved into central Virginia in the afternoon and evening hours. With training storms and very high rain rates, heavy rain led to nuisance flash flooding in some areas.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1280691). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Powhatan, VA

This event is one of many recorded floods in Powhatan County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.

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