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37.26°N -79.64°W
Flint Hill, Virginia
Rappahannock Co.
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- 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 Flint Hill.
Flint Hill, Virginia, being approximately 73 miles from the coastline, does not face the immediate threat of storm surge and high winds associated with hurricanes that coastal towns might. However, its inland location doesn't make it entirely safe either. Excessive rainfall during hurricanes could lead to localized flooding, especially given the town's average elevation of 800 feet above sea level that might facilitate rapid water runoff. Flint Hill residents should be prepared for flash flooding and the potential for power outages and tree damage from high winds during these storms.
Unfortunately, specific historical flood data for Flint Hill is limited. The biggest threats to this area in terms of hurricanes have been remnants of coastal hurricanes and flash flooding caused by torrential rains. In recent memory, Hurricane Isabel in 2003 caused massive power outages and brought heavy rains, and the consequent flooding impacted many parts of Virginia. More recently, in 2011, Hurricane Irene's torrential rainfall caused significant flooding in several parts of Virginia, although Flint Hill was not one of the hardest-hit areas. Given this history, it's crucial for Flint Hill residents to remain vigilant during hurricane season, paying close attention to heavy rainfall forecasts that could lead to flash flooding in the area.
Flint Hill, Virginia, being approximately 73 miles from the coastline, does not face the immediate threat of storm surge and high winds associated with hurricanes that coastal towns might. However, its inland location doesn't make it entirely safe either. Excessive rainfall during hurricanes could lead to localized flooding, especially given the town's average elevation of 800 feet above sea level that might facilitate rapid water runoff. Flint Hill residents should be prepared for flash flooding and the potential for power outages and tree damage from high winds during these storms. Unfortunately, specific historical flood data for Flint Hill is limited. The biggest threats to this area in terms of hurricanes have been remnants of coastal hurricanes and flash flooding caused by torrential rains. In recent memory, Hurricane Isabel in 2003 caused massive power outages and brought heavy rains, and the consequent flooding impacted many parts of Virginia. More recently, in 2011, Hurricane Irene's torrential rainfall caused significant flooding in several parts of Virginia, although Flint Hill was not one of the hardest-hit areas. Given this history, it's crucial for Flint Hill residents to remain vigilant during hurricane season, paying close attention to heavy rainfall forecasts that could lead to flash flooding in the area.
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