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38.93°N -78.46°W
Maurertown, Virginia
Shenandoah 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 Maurertown.
Maurertown, Virginia, though relatively distant from the coast, is not exempt from potential hurricane impacts. Being approximately 150 miles from the ocean, this city can experience significant rainfall, wind damage, and occasional tornados spinning off from the main hurricane system. These could lead to localized flooding, power outages, and structural damage. Maurertown's elevation varies from 700-800 feet above sea level and is located near the North Fork Shenandoah River, which could exacerbate flooding potential during periods of heavy rainfall.
As for its historical flood risk, in the past 30 years, Maurertown was indirectly impacted by several hurricanes reaching Virginia's coast, most notably Hurricane Fran in 1996. The rains associated with Fran led to significant flooding across the region. Additionally, remnants of other tropical systems such as Hurricane Isabel in 2003 and Hurricane Florence in 2018, amongst others, brought rainfall and wind to the area. However, Maurertown's distance from the coast often buffers it from the most destructive effects of hurricanes. It's critical, however, for residents to stay prepared, as the risk remains, particularly for increased rainfall events causing potential flood risks.
Maurertown, Virginia, though relatively distant from the coast, is not exempt from potential hurricane impacts. Being approximately 150 miles from the ocean, this city can experience significant rainfall, wind damage, and occasional tornados spinning off from the main hurricane system. These could lead to localized flooding, power outages, and structural damage. Maurertown's elevation varies from 700-800 feet above sea level and is located near the North Fork Shenandoah River, which could exacerbate flooding potential during periods of heavy rainfall. As for its historical flood risk, in the past 30 years, Maurertown was indirectly impacted by several hurricanes reaching Virginia's coast, most notably Hurricane Fran in 1996. The rains associated with Fran led to significant flooding across the region. Additionally, remnants of other tropical systems such as Hurricane Isabel in 2003 and Hurricane Florence in 2018, amongst others, brought rainfall and wind to the area. However, Maurertown's distance from the coast often buffers it from the most destructive effects of hurricanes. It's critical, however, for residents to stay prepared, as the risk remains, particularly for increased rainfall events causing potential flood risks.
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