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38.70°N -77.58°W
Nokesville, Virginia
Prince William Co.
What this means for you.
Always check the State of Virginia's Know Your Zone Map for the latest evacuation zone information.
- 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 Nokesville.
Nokesville, Virginia, is approximately 60 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, which relatively reduces its immediate risk for direct hurricane impacts. However, hurricanes making landfall to the south or southeast can deliver significant rainfall to the region, contributing to flash floods and river flooding. As for topographic elevation, Nokesville sits at about 364 feet which is high enough to evade storm surges. Nevertheless, the heavy rainfall from the outer bands of a hurricane can saturate the ground, leading to a rise in water levels and possible flooding situations even in upland areas.
Historically, Nokesville, like much of Northern Virginia, faced severe flooding in September 1999 from Hurricane Floyd. More recently, Hurricane Isaias in 2020 and Hurricane Florence in 2018 also delivered significant precipitation to the region. While the local infrastructure is generally well-equipped to handle such situations, inconveniences and local disruptions can take place. Therefore, residents should always consider potential storm impacts by preparing for possible power outages, potential transportation disruptions, and common events like fallen trees or other hurricane-induced damages.
Nokesville, Virginia, is approximately 60 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, which relatively reduces its immediate risk for direct hurricane impacts. However, hurricanes making landfall to the south or southeast can deliver significant rainfall to the region, contributing to flash floods and river flooding. As for topographic elevation, Nokesville sits at about 364 feet which is high enough to evade storm surges. Nevertheless, the heavy rainfall from the outer bands of a hurricane can saturate the ground, leading to a rise in water levels and possible flooding situations even in upland areas. Historically, Nokesville, like much of Northern Virginia, faced severe flooding in September 1999 from Hurricane Floyd. More recently, Hurricane Isaias in 2020 and Hurricane Florence in 2018 also delivered significant precipitation to the region. While the local infrastructure is generally well-equipped to handle such situations, inconveniences and local disruptions can take place. Therefore, residents should always consider potential storm impacts by preparing for possible power outages, potential transportation disruptions, and common events like fallen trees or other hurricane-induced damages.
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