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36.63°N -81.79°W
Damascus, Virginia
Washington Co.
What this means for you.
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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 Damascus.
Damascus, Virginia, while positioned fairly inland and somewhat protected by its elevation, is not entirely immune from the impacts of hurricanes. Extreme rainfall from tropical storms and hurricanes can saturate the ground, increasing the potential for flash flooding and landslides - particularly because Damascus is within mountainous terrain. Damascus is also intersected by the Laurel Creek and the Beaverdam Creek which could pose flooding risks during extreme weather events. In terms of wind damage, the town’s abundant trees can be a hazard if strong gusts were to uproot them or break branches that can cause structural damage or power outages. While its distance from the coast reduces the risk of devastating wind speeds thanks to land friction, tornadoes spawned by the outer bands of hurricanes are a possibility and can cause significant damage.
Regarding historical storm impacts, in 2004, the remnants of Hurricane Ivan caused significant flooding in Washington County, which includes Damascus, leading to a Major Disaster Declaration in the area. Hurricane Frances also brought considerable rainfall to the area in the same year, causing increased flooding risks. In wider history, Hurricanes Hugo (1989) and Camille (1969) although their paths were not directly over Damascus, brought heavy rainfall and wind impacts to the broader region. Thus, while Damascus does not face the same level of hurricane threat as Virginia's coastal regions, it's still subject to significant weather events due to these storms and requires adequate preparedness and resilience measures.
Damascus, Virginia, while positioned fairly inland and somewhat protected by its elevation, is not entirely immune from the impacts of hurricanes. Extreme rainfall from tropical storms and hurricanes can saturate the ground, increasing the potential for flash flooding and landslides - particularly because Damascus is within mountainous terrain. Damascus is also intersected by the Laurel Creek and the Beaverdam Creek which could pose flooding risks during extreme weather events. In terms of wind damage, the town’s abundant trees can be a hazard if strong gusts were to uproot them or break branches that can cause structural damage or power outages. While its distance from the coast reduces the risk of devastating wind speeds thanks to land friction, tornadoes spawned by the outer bands of hurricanes are a possibility and can cause significant damage. Regarding historical storm impacts, in 2004, the remnants of Hurricane Ivan caused significant flooding in Washington County, which includes Damascus, leading to a Major Disaster Declaration in the area. Hurricane Frances also brought considerable rainfall to the area in the same year, causing increased flooding risks. In wider history, Hurricanes Hugo (1989) and Camille (1969) although their paths were not directly over Damascus, brought heavy rainfall and wind impacts to the broader region. Thus, while Damascus does not face the same level of hurricane threat as Virginia's coastal regions, it's still subject to significant weather events due to these storms and requires adequate preparedness and resilience measures.
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