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38.42°N -78.20°W
Brightwood, Virginia
Madison Co.
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- 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 Brightwood.
Brightwood, Virginia, is located approximately 85 miles from the Atlantic Coast. This distance offers some degree of protection from the direct impacts of hurricanes, such as storm surge and the highest wind speeds, which are normally felt along the coastal areas. However, high intensity or slow-moving hurricanes can still deliver heavy rainfall, potent winds, and potential for tornadoes to the region. Since Brightwood lies at a higher elevation (around 600 feet), the town is relatively safe against severe flooding compared to low-lying areas. Despite this, the topography could lead to increased runoff and potential for flash flooding.
In the past 30 years, Brightwood has experienced several storms with notable impacts. Despite the town's inland location, hurricanes such as Hurricane Fran (1996) and Hurricane Isabel (2003) have impacted the area, mostly due to heavy rainfall causing flash flooding and causing damage due to high winds. It is important to keep in mind that while Brightwood is not directly on the coast, its proximity still leaves it vulnerable to remnants of tropical cyclones and thus, the potential for high winds, heavy precipitation, and consequent flash flooding remains. Therefore, it is critical that residents stay informed about potential hurricane threats during the Atlantic hurricane season that runs from June 1 to November 30.
Brightwood, Virginia, is located approximately 85 miles from the Atlantic Coast. This distance offers some degree of protection from the direct impacts of hurricanes, such as storm surge and the highest wind speeds, which are normally felt along the coastal areas. However, high intensity or slow-moving hurricanes can still deliver heavy rainfall, potent winds, and potential for tornadoes to the region. Since Brightwood lies at a higher elevation (around 600 feet), the town is relatively safe against severe flooding compared to low-lying areas. Despite this, the topography could lead to increased runoff and potential for flash flooding. In the past 30 years, Brightwood has experienced several storms with notable impacts. Despite the town's inland location, hurricanes such as Hurricane Fran (1996) and Hurricane Isabel (2003) have impacted the area, mostly due to heavy rainfall causing flash flooding and causing damage due to high winds. It is important to keep in mind that while Brightwood is not directly on the coast, its proximity still leaves it vulnerable to remnants of tropical cyclones and thus, the potential for high winds, heavy precipitation, and consequent flash flooding remains. Therefore, it is critical that residents stay informed about potential hurricane threats during the Atlantic hurricane season that runs from June 1 to November 30.
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