County: Brunswick
ZIP Codes: 23868



Lawrenceville, Virginia, while not directly along the coastline, holds a significant threat for hurricane impacts due to its location in the southeastern part of the state, approximately 60 miles from the Atlantic coast. The primary concerns for Lawrenceville in the event of a hurricane include heavy rain, strong winds, and potential flooding. Despite being about 180 feet above sea level, the town is crossed by the Meherrin River which can easily overflow during heavy rains, leading to flooding. Flooding potential is heightened when the ground is already saturated, as is common with the stalled or slow-moving storms. The residents should also anticipate power outages and disruption of services due to downed trees and powerlines from strong winds associated with hurricanes. In terms of historical significant weather events, Hurricanes Fran in 1996 and Floyd in 1999 affected the area with Floyd causing severe flooding. More recently, the remnants of Hurricane Matthew in 2016 brought heavy rain and caused moderate flooding in Brunswick County, where Lawrenceville is located. Hurricane Michael in 2018 also affected Virginia, with strong winds causing downed trees and power outages. As in past storms, the major concerns for Lawrenceville during these events were heavy rainfall, strong winds, and their combined potential to cause flooding particularly near the Meherrin River. Local authorities will need to prepare for these same potential disruptions and dangers in upcoming hurricane seasons.






This page shows the hurricane evacuation zone for Lawrenceville, Virginia, based on official state and local data. Your evacuation zone indicates your area’s risk from storm surge and flooding during a hurricane or tropical storm. When officials issue evacuation orders, they often do so by zone (e.g., Zone A, Zone B), so knowing your zone helps you understand when and whether you may need to evacuate. Always confirm with the official state or county evacuation zone map linked above, as boundaries can be updated.
To see evacuation zones for other cities and towns in your state, visit our hurricane evacuation zones in VA page and choose a different town. For a full list of states we cover, see hurricane evacuation zones by state. You can also use our hurricane evacuation zone by ZIP code lookup to quickly find your zone by ZIP code.
Storm surge—water driven ashore by a hurricane—is one of the greatest threats to life and property in coastal and low-lying areas. Evacuation zones are drawn using elevation, historical surge data, and flood models so that the most vulnerable areas are identified in advance. If you are in a higher-risk zone, having an evacuation plan and a go-kit ready can save critical time when an order is issued. This hurricane evacuation zone lookup gives you a clear starting point so you can plan ahead and stay informed.
Hurricane preparedness goes beyond knowing your zone. It includes having an evacuation route, a family communication plan, emergency supplies (water, food, medications, important documents), and a plan for pets. The hurricane supplies list on this page is a good basis for a go-kit. We also recommend signing up for local emergency alerts and following your state and county emergency management offices for the latest evacuation zone information and orders.
The primary evacuation zone shown at the top of this page is derived from the same type of data that state and local emergency managers use. The map on this site helps you see where Lawrenceville, Virginia sits in relation to zone boundaries. For the most authoritative and up-to-date boundaries, use the official “know your zone” or evacuation zone map link provided above; we link to it so you can verify your zone before and during hurricane season.
If you need to look up another address or town, return to our state evacuation zone page for VA to choose a different city or town, or go to our main hurricane evacuation zones by state page to switch states. Our ZIP code evacuation zone lookup is another way to quickly find hurricane evacuation zone information by ZIP code across the regions we support.
When a hurricane or tropical storm threatens, follow the guidance of your local emergency management office and the National Weather Service. Evacuation orders are issued based on the specific storm track and intensity, so your zone is a guide—not a substitute for official instructions. By using this site to find your evacuation zone and prepare in advance, you give yourself and your family a better chance of staying safe when the next storm approaches.