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37.27°N -79.79°W
Stewartsville, Virginia
Bedford 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 Stewartsville.
Stewartsville, Virginia, situated in the domestic interior about 200 miles west of the Atlantic coast and roughly 1,000 feet above sea level, typically sees a diminished impact from coastal weather events like hurricanes. Nonetheless, in the event of a particularly powerful or sizable hurricane, the area could still be subject to high winds, heavy rainfall, and subsequent flooding. Stewartsville's higher elevation could exacerbate these effects as water cascades downhill during significant rainfall, potentially causing flash floods. While the primary structural threat will likely be wind damage, residents should remain prepared for potentially dangerous flood conditions.
Historically, Stewartsville hasn't faced significant impacts from major hurricanes or severe floods in the last 30 years. The remnants of Hurricane Fran in 1996 and Isabel in 2003 did bring substantial rain to the region, but the most severe impacts were felt east of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Despite this, residents should not disregard the potential risk. A likely increase in hurricane intensity and rainfall due to climate change could potentially alter the historical trends, meaning even regions at a distance from coasts, like Stewartsville, could witness increased hurricane impacts. Regular monitoring of weather updates during hurricane season is recommended along with preparation for potential wind and flood damage.
Stewartsville, Virginia, situated in the domestic interior about 200 miles west of the Atlantic coast and roughly 1,000 feet above sea level, typically sees a diminished impact from coastal weather events like hurricanes. Nonetheless, in the event of a particularly powerful or sizable hurricane, the area could still be subject to high winds, heavy rainfall, and subsequent flooding. Stewartsville's higher elevation could exacerbate these effects as water cascades downhill during significant rainfall, potentially causing flash floods. While the primary structural threat will likely be wind damage, residents should remain prepared for potentially dangerous flood conditions. Historically, Stewartsville hasn't faced significant impacts from major hurricanes or severe floods in the last 30 years. The remnants of Hurricane Fran in 1996 and Isabel in 2003 did bring substantial rain to the region, but the most severe impacts were felt east of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Despite this, residents should not disregard the potential risk. A likely increase in hurricane intensity and rainfall due to climate change could potentially alter the historical trends, meaning even regions at a distance from coasts, like Stewartsville, could witness increased hurricane impacts. Regular monitoring of weather updates during hurricane season is recommended along with preparation for potential wind and flood damage.
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