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37.75°N -77.13°W
Central Garage, Virginia
King William 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 Central Garage.
Central Garage, Virginia, is located approximately 56 miles from the Atlantic coast, which generally puts it at a lower risk for direct hurricane impact compared to coastal towns. However, this does not mean the area is immune to hurricanes. The main threat stemming from hurricanes for Central Garage involves high speed winds and heavy rainfall that often lead to flooding. The town's elevation is approximately 128 feet above sea level, a relatively low elevation that doesn't provide natural protection against flooding.
Examining the past 30 years, one noteworthy storm was Hurricane Isabel in 2003, the strongest and most destructive hurricane of the Atlantic hurricane season that year. Although the coastal region took the brunt of the damage, Central Garage did feel impacts from high winds and heavy rainfall that lead to flooding. In general, hurricanes have led to downed trees and power lines, causing power outages and blockages on roads. It should also be noted that in the case of a slow-moving storm system, the risk of prolonged heavy rainfall could exacerbate the flood risk even more. Hence, residents of Central Garage should prepare for potential hurricane impacts, notwithstanding their distance from the coast.
Central Garage, Virginia, is located approximately 56 miles from the Atlantic coast, which generally puts it at a lower risk for direct hurricane impact compared to coastal towns. However, this does not mean the area is immune to hurricanes. The main threat stemming from hurricanes for Central Garage involves high speed winds and heavy rainfall that often lead to flooding. The town's elevation is approximately 128 feet above sea level, a relatively low elevation that doesn't provide natural protection against flooding. Examining the past 30 years, one noteworthy storm was Hurricane Isabel in 2003, the strongest and most destructive hurricane of the Atlantic hurricane season that year. Although the coastal region took the brunt of the damage, Central Garage did feel impacts from high winds and heavy rainfall that lead to flooding. In general, hurricanes have led to downed trees and power lines, causing power outages and blockages on roads. It should also be noted that in the case of a slow-moving storm system, the risk of prolonged heavy rainfall could exacerbate the flood risk even more. Hence, residents of Central Garage should prepare for potential hurricane impacts, notwithstanding their distance from the coast.
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