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36.99°N -77.72°W
McKenney, Virginia
Dinwiddie 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 McKenney.
McKenney, Virginia, while located approximately 60 miles inland from the coast, is not immune to the potential hazards and damaging effects of hurricanes. Its distance from the coast enables it to avoid the direct hit of a hurricane, but the town can still experience damaging peripheral impacts such as high winds, torrential rain, and associated flooding. McKenney's relatively low elevation can exacerbate the impact of flooding, especially in low-lying areas surrounding water bodies. The risk from heavy rainfall and flooding is quite significant, particularly as powerful coastal storms can drop copious amounts of rain as they move inland. It's important to note that even though hurricanes weaken once they make landfall, they often remain powerful enough to cause significant damage further inland.
In recent history, Hurricane Isabel in 2003 and Hurricane Irene in 2011 are the two most significant hurricanes that have impacted the town. Both brought heavy rainfall to the area, leading to flooding and wind damage. Among these, Hurricane Isabel stands out as the storm resulted in extensive power outages and infrastructural damage. Factors such as tree fall can cause significant damage and also block access routes, complicating recovery efforts. Therefore, McKenney's preparedness for such events should not be underestimated, including maintaining up-to-date evacuation plans and keeping emergency resources readily available.
McKenney, Virginia, while located approximately 60 miles inland from the coast, is not immune to the potential hazards and damaging effects of hurricanes. Its distance from the coast enables it to avoid the direct hit of a hurricane, but the town can still experience damaging peripheral impacts such as high winds, torrential rain, and associated flooding. McKenney's relatively low elevation can exacerbate the impact of flooding, especially in low-lying areas surrounding water bodies. The risk from heavy rainfall and flooding is quite significant, particularly as powerful coastal storms can drop copious amounts of rain as they move inland. It's important to note that even though hurricanes weaken once they make landfall, they often remain powerful enough to cause significant damage further inland. In recent history, Hurricane Isabel in 2003 and Hurricane Irene in 2011 are the two most significant hurricanes that have impacted the town. Both brought heavy rainfall to the area, leading to flooding and wind damage. Among these, Hurricane Isabel stands out as the storm resulted in extensive power outages and infrastructural damage. Factors such as tree fall can cause significant damage and also block access routes, complicating recovery efforts. Therefore, McKenney's preparedness for such events should not be underestimated, including maintaining up-to-date evacuation plans and keeping emergency resources readily available.
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