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River flooding: James River (VA) at Sewell's Point (IN MLLW)

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Latest recorded change: 9/23/2026, 9:46:17 PM UTC. Severity: Significant → Significant.

Previous title: River flood forecast: James River (VA) at Sewell's Point (IN MLLW)

United States · VA · NWPS · Check the official source for the affected area and current instructions.

Water level observed: 9/23/2026, 9:06:00 PM UTC
Coordinates: 36.947, -76.330
Data source: nwps
Flood category: minor
Level: 4.7 ft
Forecast crest: 6.1 ft (moderate) by 2026-09-24 12:00Z
State: VA

Event timeline

9/23/2026, 9:46:17 PM UTC
SignificantRiver flooding: James River (VA) at Sewell's Point (IN MLLW)
9/23/2026, 3:31:13 PM UTC
SignificantRiver flood forecast: James River (VA) at Sewell's Point (IN MLLW)
9/23/2026, 9:46:07 AM UTC
SignificantRiver flooding: James River (VA) at Sewell's Point (IN MLLW)
9/23/2026, 2:16:13 AM UTC
SignificantRiver flood forecast: James River (VA) at Sewell's Point (IN MLLW)
9/22/2026, 10:31:31 PM UTC
SignificantRiver flooding: James River (VA) at Sewell's Point (IN MLLW)
9/20/2026, 11:31:19 PM UTC
SignificantRiver flood forecast: James River (VA) at Sewell's Point (IN MLLW)
9/20/2026, 10:31:29 AM UTC
MinorRiver flood forecast: James River (VA) at Sewell's Point (IN MLLW)

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🧰 What to do

Before

•Know if you're in a flood zone and your evacuation route
•Move valuables and chemicals to higher floors
•Consider flood insurance — standard policies don't cover floods

During

•Turn Around, Don't Drown — never drive through flooded roads
•6 inches of moving water can knock you down; 1 ft floats a car
•Move to higher ground; avoid basements and underpasses

After

•Avoid floodwater — it may hide debris, sewage, or live wires
•Don't use wet electrical devices before inspection
•Photograph damage; discard food touched by floodwater

Guidance condensed from Ready.gov

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