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36.57°N -77.90°W
Gasburg, Virginia
Brunswick 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 Gasburg.
Gasburg, Virginia, while located inland, could still be profoundly affected by a hurricane due to associated heavy rains, strong winds, and possible tornadoes. Being an inland city, storm surge is not a direct concern for Gasburg, however, heavy rainfall associated with a hurricane could lead to severe flooding. The town doesn't have a high elevation to significantly alleviate this threat. Additionally, strong winds could bring down trees and power lines, resulting in widespread power outages and potentially blocking emergency access routes.
Over the past 30 years, notable hurricanes and widespread flooding events have impacted Virginia, including significant ones such as Hurricane Isabel in 2003 and Hurricane Matthew in 2016. Although Gasburg did not bear the direct brunt of these storms, they brought intense rainfall to the region, causing local rivers and tributaries to overflow and leading to significant flooding. These historical events underline Gasburg's vulnerability to hurricanes and associated flooding, even if the town is not situated on the coast. As such, it remains crucial for the residents of Gasburg to prepare for possible hurricanes and associated disasters.
Gasburg, Virginia, while located inland, could still be profoundly affected by a hurricane due to associated heavy rains, strong winds, and possible tornadoes. Being an inland city, storm surge is not a direct concern for Gasburg, however, heavy rainfall associated with a hurricane could lead to severe flooding. The town doesn't have a high elevation to significantly alleviate this threat. Additionally, strong winds could bring down trees and power lines, resulting in widespread power outages and potentially blocking emergency access routes. Over the past 30 years, notable hurricanes and widespread flooding events have impacted Virginia, including significant ones such as Hurricane Isabel in 2003 and Hurricane Matthew in 2016. Although Gasburg did not bear the direct brunt of these storms, they brought intense rainfall to the region, causing local rivers and tributaries to overflow and leading to significant flooding. These historical events underline Gasburg's vulnerability to hurricanes and associated flooding, even if the town is not situated on the coast. As such, it remains crucial for the residents of Gasburg to prepare for possible hurricanes and associated disasters.
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