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38.30°N -77.32°W
Passapatanzy, Virginia
King George 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 Passapatanzy.
Despite being considerably inland, Passapatanzy, Virginia can still be subjected to the impacts of hurricanes. Although storm surge is not a threat due to its distance from the coast and its elevation, heavy rainfall from a prolonged event can lead to substantial flooding, particularly along the Rappahannock River and its tributaries. Flash flooding can pose a significant risk due to the locality's hilly topography. Strong winds can also cause significant damage, particularly to unanchored structures and can lead to widespread power outages.
Historically, significant hurricane-related events to impact Passapatanzy include Hurricane Isabel in 2003, which brought heavy rainfall and wind damage. Also, more recently, the remnants of Hurricane Michael in 2018 caused major flooding in the region, demonstrating that regardless of a storm's classification upon landfall, significant impacts can still be felt far from the coast. It is crucial to remember that the impacts of a tropical system can extend well beyond the cone of uncertainty issued by the National Hurricane Center.
Despite being considerably inland, Passapatanzy, Virginia can still be subjected to the impacts of hurricanes. Although storm surge is not a threat due to its distance from the coast and its elevation, heavy rainfall from a prolonged event can lead to substantial flooding, particularly along the Rappahannock River and its tributaries. Flash flooding can pose a significant risk due to the locality's hilly topography. Strong winds can also cause significant damage, particularly to unanchored structures and can lead to widespread power outages. Historically, significant hurricane-related events to impact Passapatanzy include Hurricane Isabel in 2003, which brought heavy rainfall and wind damage. Also, more recently, the remnants of Hurricane Michael in 2018 caused major flooding in the region, demonstrating that regardless of a storm's classification upon landfall, significant impacts can still be felt far from the coast. It is crucial to remember that the impacts of a tropical system can extend well beyond the cone of uncertainty issued by the National Hurricane Center.
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