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37.14°N -79.68°W
Westlake Corner, Virginia
Franklin Co.
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- 04Verify on the official mapBoundaries can change between seasons. The state map is always the final word.
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About Westlake Corner.
Westlake Corner, Virginia, while not coastal, is still susceptible to the impacts of a hurricane, especially rain-induced flooding given its proximity to major bodies of water such as the Smith Mountain Lake. Moreover, its relatively low elevation (around 971 feet), though less prone to storm surge, elevates the risk of inland flooding when a hurricane or tropical storm makes its way inland. High winds can also be a problem in this region, leading to power outages, property damage, and downed trees. Road infrastructure might be compromised due to the combined effect of flooding and high winds.
Historically, Westlake Corner has had significant impacts from storms such as the remnants of Hurricane Fran in 1996, and more recently, Hurricane Florence in 2018. These events led to heavy, ongoing rains and caused severe flooding in the area. There is an increasing concern that climate change might enhance the likelihood or intensity of such events. Therefore, it is crucial for residents in Westlake Corner to recognize these potential threats and to prepare accordingly. Despite being inland, these areas are not immune to the influences of tropical systems and their devastating effects.
Westlake Corner, Virginia, while not coastal, is still susceptible to the impacts of a hurricane, especially rain-induced flooding given its proximity to major bodies of water such as the Smith Mountain Lake. Moreover, its relatively low elevation (around 971 feet), though less prone to storm surge, elevates the risk of inland flooding when a hurricane or tropical storm makes its way inland. High winds can also be a problem in this region, leading to power outages, property damage, and downed trees. Road infrastructure might be compromised due to the combined effect of flooding and high winds. Historically, Westlake Corner has had significant impacts from storms such as the remnants of Hurricane Fran in 1996, and more recently, Hurricane Florence in 2018. These events led to heavy, ongoing rains and caused severe flooding in the area. There is an increasing concern that climate change might enhance the likelihood or intensity of such events. Therefore, it is crucial for residents in Westlake Corner to recognize these potential threats and to prepare accordingly. Despite being inland, these areas are not immune to the influences of tropical systems and their devastating effects.
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