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38.21°N -78.90°W
New Hope, Virginia
Augusta 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 New Hope.
New Hope, Virginia, located approximately 140 miles away from the nearest Atlantic coast, can be impacted by hurricanes, however, it's not very common due to its inland location. These impacts are primarily characterized by heavy rainfall leading to flash flooding, as well as strong winds. Considering the town's elevation of 1,070 feet above sea level, it's generally spared from terrible flood risks associated with storm surge. However, low-lying areas and points along rivers or streams are susceptible to flooding through extensive rainfall from a decaying tropical system.
It's worth noting that New Hope has been influenced by some significant weather events over the past 30 years. Perhaps the most notable was Hurricane Fran in September 1996, which in its weakened state brought sufficient rain to the region, and ultimately caused flash flooding. In 2003, the remnants of Hurricane Isabel also had considerable impacts on the town and its surrounds, generating heavy rainfall and strong wind gusts. These past events underline the potential, albeit more infrequently compared to coastal towns, for substantive hurricane-related impacts in New Hope, Virginia.
New Hope, Virginia, located approximately 140 miles away from the nearest Atlantic coast, can be impacted by hurricanes, however, it's not very common due to its inland location. These impacts are primarily characterized by heavy rainfall leading to flash flooding, as well as strong winds. Considering the town's elevation of 1,070 feet above sea level, it's generally spared from terrible flood risks associated with storm surge. However, low-lying areas and points along rivers or streams are susceptible to flooding through extensive rainfall from a decaying tropical system. It's worth noting that New Hope has been influenced by some significant weather events over the past 30 years. Perhaps the most notable was Hurricane Fran in September 1996, which in its weakened state brought sufficient rain to the region, and ultimately caused flash flooding. In 2003, the remnants of Hurricane Isabel also had considerable impacts on the town and its surrounds, generating heavy rainfall and strong wind gusts. These past events underline the potential, albeit more infrequently compared to coastal towns, for substantive hurricane-related impacts in New Hope, Virginia.
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