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33.57°N -84.41°W
Riverdale, Georgia
Clayton Co.
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- 03Build a 3-day go-kitWater, meds, documents, chargers, cash. Keep it by your bedroom door.
- 04Verify on the official mapBoundaries can change between seasons. The state map is always the final word.
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About Riverdale.
Riverdale, Virginia, despite being inland and approximately 100 miles from the coast, is not entirely sheltered from hurricanes and their impacts. Its proximity to large water bodies like the James and Appomattox Rivers and other smaller creeks raises the risk of water-borne impacts like torrential rainfall, flooding, and potential storm surge, particularly for properties within floodplains. Its elevation varies considerably, with some spots offering minimal protection against floodwaters, while flat, low-lying areas are more susceptible. Historically, Riverdale has weathered numerous tropical systems, which have brought significant rainfall and flooding.
In the past 30 years, severe storms have impacted this area and have demonstrated this vulnerability. In 2003, Hurricane Isabel caused significant damage in central Virginia, including Riverdale, primarily from its strong winds and heavy rainfall. More recently, in 2018, Hurricane Florence's remnants caused significant flooding and water damage, particularly in areas near the river. As hurricanes are predicted to increase in intensity due to climate change, flood risk in Riverdale could grow unless adequate mitigation measures are undertaken. Planning strives to consider historical patterns, but unpredictable and extreme weather events underscore the significance of preparedness to extents beyond the average historical norms.
Riverdale, Virginia, despite being inland and approximately 100 miles from the coast, is not entirely sheltered from hurricanes and their impacts. Its proximity to large water bodies like the James and Appomattox Rivers and other smaller creeks raises the risk of water-borne impacts like torrential rainfall, flooding, and potential storm surge, particularly for properties within floodplains. Its elevation varies considerably, with some spots offering minimal protection against floodwaters, while flat, low-lying areas are more susceptible. Historically, Riverdale has weathered numerous tropical systems, which have brought significant rainfall and flooding. In the past 30 years, severe storms have impacted this area and have demonstrated this vulnerability. In 2003, Hurricane Isabel caused significant damage in central Virginia, including Riverdale, primarily from its strong winds and heavy rainfall. More recently, in 2018, Hurricane Florence's remnants caused significant flooding and water damage, particularly in areas near the river. As hurricanes are predicted to increase in intensity due to climate change, flood risk in Riverdale could grow unless adequate mitigation measures are undertaken. Planning strives to consider historical patterns, but unpredictable and extreme weather events underscore the significance of preparedness to extents beyond the average historical norms.
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