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37.34°N -77.98°W
Amelia Court House, Virginia
Amelia 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 Amelia Court House.
Amelia Court House, Virginia, located approximately 120 miles from the coastline, has a moderate risk of experiencing adverse weather conditions due to hurricanes. Despite its considerable distance from the coast, hurricanes or even remnants of hurricanes can cause serious damage, primarily in the form of heavy rainfall and resultant flooding. The relatively low elevation of Amelia Court House further heightens its flood risk, as the region mostly lies below 400 feet sea-level. In addition, severe storms may disrupt power supplies and negatively impact transportation infrastructure.
Over the past 30 years, the town has experienced a number of significant storms, most notably Hurricane Fran in 1996 and Hurricane Isabel in 2003. These storms not only caused heavy precipitation but also spurred high-speed winds which resulted in property and infrastructure damage. Virginia's Department of Emergency Management has records of numerous flooding events in Amelia County during this time, emphasizing the very real flood risk associated with extreme weather. Therefore, local residents and businesses need to maintain preparedness for such weather hazards, especially during the Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June through November.
Amelia Court House, Virginia, located approximately 120 miles from the coastline, has a moderate risk of experiencing adverse weather conditions due to hurricanes. Despite its considerable distance from the coast, hurricanes or even remnants of hurricanes can cause serious damage, primarily in the form of heavy rainfall and resultant flooding. The relatively low elevation of Amelia Court House further heightens its flood risk, as the region mostly lies below 400 feet sea-level. In addition, severe storms may disrupt power supplies and negatively impact transportation infrastructure. Over the past 30 years, the town has experienced a number of significant storms, most notably Hurricane Fran in 1996 and Hurricane Isabel in 2003. These storms not only caused heavy precipitation but also spurred high-speed winds which resulted in property and infrastructure damage. Virginia's Department of Emergency Management has records of numerous flooding events in Amelia County during this time, emphasizing the very real flood risk associated with extreme weather. Therefore, local residents and businesses need to maintain preparedness for such weather hazards, especially during the Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June through November.
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