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36.77°N -78.93°W
Halifax, Virginia
Halifax 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 Halifax.
Halifax, Virginia, while located approximately 200 miles from the Atlantic Coast, is not completely immune to the impacts of hurricanes and tropical storms. One of the main concerns in Halifax is the potential for significant rainfall leading to flooding. With a somewhat hilly topography, the town's natural drainage pattern could significantly amplify flood risks during a hurricane. Moreover, high winds from a hurricane may lead to damage from falling trees and power lines, resulting in power outages.
Looking at historical data, Halley’s category 3 storm Fran in 1996 and category 1 storm Michael in 2018 significantly affected Halifax. Fran caused severe flooding across the state, including Halifax, while Michael led to numerous flash flooding events. Historically speaking, Hurricane Isabel in 2003 also resulted in power outages in the town. It is critical that Halifax, due to its flooding history and environmental conditions, take these storm threats seriously, particularly as climate data suggests a propensity towards increasingly potent hurricanes.
Halifax, Virginia, while located approximately 200 miles from the Atlantic Coast, is not completely immune to the impacts of hurricanes and tropical storms. One of the main concerns in Halifax is the potential for significant rainfall leading to flooding. With a somewhat hilly topography, the town's natural drainage pattern could significantly amplify flood risks during a hurricane. Moreover, high winds from a hurricane may lead to damage from falling trees and power lines, resulting in power outages. Looking at historical data, Halley’s category 3 storm Fran in 1996 and category 1 storm Michael in 2018 significantly affected Halifax. Fran caused severe flooding across the state, including Halifax, while Michael led to numerous flash flooding events. Historically speaking, Hurricane Isabel in 2003 also resulted in power outages in the town. It is critical that Halifax, due to its flooding history and environmental conditions, take these storm threats seriously, particularly as climate data suggests a propensity towards increasingly potent hurricanes.
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