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38.03°N -78.94°W
Lyndhurst, Virginia
Augusta 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 Lyndhurst.
Lyndhurst, Virginia, while somewhat removed from the immediate coastline, remains susceptible to the impacts of hurricanes, particularly in terms of heavy rainfall and consequential flooding. Considering its geographic location within the Shenandoah Valley, the town is fairly protected from the storm surges which typically affect coastal regions during severe weather events. However, Lyndhurst's surrounding mountainous terrain could possibly enhance rainfall totals, thereby increasing the likelihood of flooding - an eventuality the town must prepare for. Elevation, on the other hand, is less of a concern in Lyndhurst than coastal areas, but this doesn't negate the need for hurricane preparedness completely, as an influx of rain could lead to flash flooding in low-lying areas.
Over the past 30 years, numerous hurricanes and storms have impacted Lyndhurst, most notably Hurricane Camille in 1969 – although this was just over 30 years ago, this catastrophic event should not be overlooked when evaluating future hurricane threats. More recently, 2003's Hurricane Isabel caused substantial damage through the region, leading to power outages and downed trees. Flooding threats have been more recurrent, with significant events in 1985, 1996, and 2018 demonstrating the vulnerability of the area to severe rainfall. Therefore, residents of Lynd- hurst must take into account the possibility of damaging winds, heavy rainfall, and flood risks when planning for future hurricane threats.
Lyndhurst, Virginia, while somewhat removed from the immediate coastline, remains susceptible to the impacts of hurricanes, particularly in terms of heavy rainfall and consequential flooding. Considering its geographic location within the Shenandoah Valley, the town is fairly protected from the storm surges which typically affect coastal regions during severe weather events. However, Lyndhurst's surrounding mountainous terrain could possibly enhance rainfall totals, thereby increasing the likelihood of flooding - an eventuality the town must prepare for. Elevation, on the other hand, is less of a concern in Lyndhurst than coastal areas, but this doesn't negate the need for hurricane preparedness completely, as an influx of rain could lead to flash flooding in low-lying areas. Over the past 30 years, numerous hurricanes and storms have impacted Lyndhurst, most notably Hurricane Camille in 1969 – although this was just over 30 years ago, this catastrophic event should not be overlooked when evaluating future hurricane threats. More recently, 2003's Hurricane Isabel caused substantial damage through the region, leading to power outages and downed trees. Flooding threats have been more recurrent, with significant events in 1985, 1996, and 2018 demonstrating the vulnerability of the area to severe rainfall. Therefore, residents of Lynd- hurst must take into account the possibility of damaging winds, heavy rainfall, and flood risks when planning for future hurricane threats.
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