County: Lancaster
ZIP Codes: 22480



The coastal town of Irvington, Virginia is prone to significant impacts from hurricanes and tropical storms due to its geographical location on the Chesapeake Bay. Being a low-lying town with an average elevation of only 33 feet, it is particularly vulnerable to storm surge flooding. The region has experienced several major floods in its history, notably as a result of Hurricane Isabel in 2003 and Tropical Storm Nicole in 2010. These severe weather events resulted in high water levels, wind damage and power outages, underscoring the extensive vulnerability of the community to such storms. The history of hurricanes in the town shows that it is susceptible to major damage during hurricane season. In the last 30 years, Irene in August of 2011 brought high winds and heavy rainfall causing widespread flooding and power outages. The most disastrous in recent history, however, was Hurricane Isabel in 2003. Isabel caused widespread damage and was responsible for significant flooding in Irvington and the surrounding areas. Given these factors, future hurricane threats could pose considerable risk to the town's infrastructure and population, particularly if adequate preparations and mitigation measures are not put in place. The severity of these storm impacts will hinge on the specifics of the storm, such as its track and intensity, as well as how well prepared the community is in terms of both physical infrastructure and emergency planning.






This page shows the hurricane evacuation zone for Irvington, Virginia, based on official state and local data. Your evacuation zone indicates your area’s risk from storm surge and flooding during a hurricane or tropical storm. When officials issue evacuation orders, they often do so by zone (e.g., Zone A, Zone B), so knowing your zone helps you understand when and whether you may need to evacuate. Always confirm with the official state or county evacuation zone map linked above, as boundaries can be updated.
To see evacuation zones for other cities and towns in your state, visit our hurricane evacuation zones in VA page and choose a different town. For a full list of states we cover, see hurricane evacuation zones by state. You can also use our hurricane evacuation zone by ZIP code lookup to quickly find your zone by ZIP code.
Storm surge—water driven ashore by a hurricane—is one of the greatest threats to life and property in coastal and low-lying areas. Evacuation zones are drawn using elevation, historical surge data, and flood models so that the most vulnerable areas are identified in advance. If you are in a higher-risk zone, having an evacuation plan and a go-kit ready can save critical time when an order is issued. This hurricane evacuation zone lookup gives you a clear starting point so you can plan ahead and stay informed.
Hurricane preparedness goes beyond knowing your zone. It includes having an evacuation route, a family communication plan, emergency supplies (water, food, medications, important documents), and a plan for pets. The hurricane supplies list on this page is a good basis for a go-kit. We also recommend signing up for local emergency alerts and following your state and county emergency management offices for the latest evacuation zone information and orders.
The primary evacuation zone shown at the top of this page is derived from the same type of data that state and local emergency managers use. The map on this site helps you see where Irvington, Virginia sits in relation to zone boundaries. For the most authoritative and up-to-date boundaries, use the official “know your zone” or evacuation zone map link provided above; we link to it so you can verify your zone before and during hurricane season.
If you need to look up another address or town, return to our state evacuation zone page for VA to choose a different city or town, or go to our main hurricane evacuation zones by state page to switch states. Our ZIP code evacuation zone lookup is another way to quickly find hurricane evacuation zone information by ZIP code across the regions we support.
When a hurricane or tropical storm threatens, follow the guidance of your local emergency management office and the National Weather Service. Evacuation orders are issued based on the specific storm track and intensity, so your zone is a guide—not a substitute for official instructions. By using this site to find your evacuation zone and prepare in advance, you give yourself and your family a better chance of staying safe when the next storm approaches.