This morning five teens in Powhatan are safe after being trapped by rushing water, but the danger isn't over.
The teens were traveling on Powhatan Lakes Road last night when a tree fell in front of their car. The teens got out of the car and started to walk when they got caught in a flash flood.
Four of the teens were swept away. Emergency crews reached all of the teens after a 2 and a half hour rescue attempt.
Officials are warning people to stay away from Powhatan Lakes Dam. They tell us the dam's in danger of breaking
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