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38.23°N -78.36°W
Ruckersville, Virginia
Greene 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 Ruckersville.
Ruckersville, Virginia, is relatively safe from direct hurricane impacts due to its inland position, approximately 130 miles from the coast, reducing the threat from storm surges and high-speed coastal winds. However, Ruckersville's elevation, which varies from 500 to 800 feet, doesn't significantly mitigate the risk of heavy precipitation which is possible during hurricanes. Hurricanes can cause substantial rainfall in Virginia, leading to possible flash flooding. Thus, Ruckersville's flood risk is primarily related to heavy rain events rather than geographical features.
With regards to historical floods, the town has faced impacts from remnant hurricane rainfall. For instance, tropical cyclone remnants have occasionally caused serious floods, such as the disastrous Hurricane Fran in 1996. Also notable is Hurricane Isabel in 2003 and Hurricane Michael in 2018, both of which resulted in flash flooding. Mitigation and preparation efforts in Ruckersville should prioritize enhanced drainage capabilities and flood-resistant infrastructure, while residents should be aware of evacuation routes and plans to minimize the threat from potential hurricanes and floods.
Ruckersville, Virginia, is relatively safe from direct hurricane impacts due to its inland position, approximately 130 miles from the coast, reducing the threat from storm surges and high-speed coastal winds. However, Ruckersville's elevation, which varies from 500 to 800 feet, doesn't significantly mitigate the risk of heavy precipitation which is possible during hurricanes. Hurricanes can cause substantial rainfall in Virginia, leading to possible flash flooding. Thus, Ruckersville's flood risk is primarily related to heavy rain events rather than geographical features. With regards to historical floods, the town has faced impacts from remnant hurricane rainfall. For instance, tropical cyclone remnants have occasionally caused serious floods, such as the disastrous Hurricane Fran in 1996. Also notable is Hurricane Isabel in 2003 and Hurricane Michael in 2018, both of which resulted in flash flooding. Mitigation and preparation efforts in Ruckersville should prioritize enhanced drainage capabilities and flood-resistant infrastructure, while residents should be aware of evacuation routes and plans to minimize the threat from potential hurricanes and floods.
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