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36.57°N -79.72°W
Sandy Level, Virginia
Henry 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 Sandy Level.
Sandy Level, Virginia, is situated approximately 200 miles inland from the coast which provides it certain protection from the direct hits of hurricanes but still places it within the potential path of these storms as they move inland. Additionally, being at an elevation between 500-600 feet may also reduce its vulnerability to hurricane storm surge, but heavy rainfall could still bring significant risks. It is crucial to note that Sandy Level, due to its relative proximity to rivers and bodies of water, is prone to river and flash floods especially after heavy or prolonged rainfall which a hurricane or post-tropical storm could deliver.
Over the past 30 years, Virginia has been periodically affected by hurricanes and tropical storms that moved from the coast and swept inland causing rainfall, high winds and flooding. The most significant of these events being Hurricane Isabel in 2003 and Hurricane Fran in 1996, both causing state-wide destruction. While Sandy Level may not have directly felt the brunt of these storms, they certainly would have experienced severe weather conditions and potential flooding. With this historical context in mind, locals should be prepared for similar scenarios in the future. Even though the town is not directly on the coast, local residents should still have a plan for potential evacuation or sheltering due to expected rainfall or high winds of an approaching storm.
Sandy Level, Virginia, is situated approximately 200 miles inland from the coast which provides it certain protection from the direct hits of hurricanes but still places it within the potential path of these storms as they move inland. Additionally, being at an elevation between 500-600 feet may also reduce its vulnerability to hurricane storm surge, but heavy rainfall could still bring significant risks. It is crucial to note that Sandy Level, due to its relative proximity to rivers and bodies of water, is prone to river and flash floods especially after heavy or prolonged rainfall which a hurricane or post-tropical storm could deliver. Over the past 30 years, Virginia has been periodically affected by hurricanes and tropical storms that moved from the coast and swept inland causing rainfall, high winds and flooding. The most significant of these events being Hurricane Isabel in 2003 and Hurricane Fran in 1996, both causing state-wide destruction. While Sandy Level may not have directly felt the brunt of these storms, they certainly would have experienced severe weather conditions and potential flooding. With this historical context in mind, locals should be prepared for similar scenarios in the future. Even though the town is not directly on the coast, local residents should still have a plan for potential evacuation or sheltering due to expected rainfall or high winds of an approaching storm.
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