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31.78°N -93.14°W
Forest, Louisiana
West Carroll Co.
What this means for you.
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- 01Sign up for local alertsYour county's emergency notification service. Free, takes 90 seconds.
- 02Pre-pick a destinationFriend, family, hotel, or pet-friendly Red Cross shelter inland. Avoid deciding last-minute.
- 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 Forest.
While Forest, Virginia isn't directly on the coastline, it is still susceptible to the effects of hurricanes due to its geographical location, approximately 184 miles from the coast. Hurricanes or any post-tropical cyclones moving up the U.S. East Coast can still cause substantial damage such as heavy rainfall, high winds, and possible flash flooding. Given the town's moderate elevation of approximately 919 feet, it's not entirely immune to the potential flood risks associated with heavy, persistent rain. The Blackwater Creek and other minor bodies of water within the vicinity could rise rapidly when substantial rainfall occurs, thereby heightening the risk of local flooding.
Looking at the weather history of Forest, Virginia over the past 30 years, relatively few hurricanes have directly impacted the area. However, remnants of powerful storms have passed through or very near the town. Notably, Hurricane Fran in 1996 and Hurricane Isabel in 2003 were both major hurricanes that caused significant damage in Virginia, including heavy rains and flooding. Though not a hurricane, the historic flood of 1985 caused by the remnants of Hurricane Juan greatly impacted much of western Virginia, and serves as a reminder of the flooding potential from tropical systems. Therefore, citizens of Forest, Virginia should still have a preparedness plan for potential hurricane threats, with particular attention to the risks of flooding and wind damage.
While Forest, Virginia isn't directly on the coastline, it is still susceptible to the effects of hurricanes due to its geographical location, approximately 184 miles from the coast. Hurricanes or any post-tropical cyclones moving up the U.S. East Coast can still cause substantial damage such as heavy rainfall, high winds, and possible flash flooding. Given the town's moderate elevation of approximately 919 feet, it's not entirely immune to the potential flood risks associated with heavy, persistent rain. The Blackwater Creek and other minor bodies of water within the vicinity could rise rapidly when substantial rainfall occurs, thereby heightening the risk of local flooding. Looking at the weather history of Forest, Virginia over the past 30 years, relatively few hurricanes have directly impacted the area. However, remnants of powerful storms have passed through or very near the town. Notably, Hurricane Fran in 1996 and Hurricane Isabel in 2003 were both major hurricanes that caused significant damage in Virginia, including heavy rains and flooding. Though not a hurricane, the historic flood of 1985 caused by the remnants of Hurricane Juan greatly impacted much of western Virginia, and serves as a reminder of the flooding potential from tropical systems. Therefore, citizens of Forest, Virginia should still have a preparedness plan for potential hurricane threats, with particular attention to the risks of flooding and wind damage.
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