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36.86°N -77.88°W
Alberta, 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 Alberta.
Alberta, Virginia resides within the region that can be impacted by Atlantic Hurricanes. The town is approximately 125 miles from the coast, which means that weaker, tropical storms and decaying hurricanes are likely to have a diminished impact when compared to towns located directly on the coast. However, stronger and larger storms could certainly bring a degree of wind damage and particularly flooding. Alberta's low elevation and position relative to larger bodies of water exposes it to potential flood scenarios during periods of sustained, heavy rainfall, especially during Hurricane season.
Historically, some of the most significant storms that directly impacted Alberta were hurricanes like Floyd in 1999 and Isabel in 2003. Hurricane Floyd brought devastating flood conditions to Alberta, largely due to its heavy rainfall, while Hurricane Isabel resulted in both wind damage and flooding. Even if Alberta doesn't face the direct landfall impact of a major hurricane, the significant rainfall associated with these storms that hit inland can still result in extensive flood damage. Consequently, residents should maintain vigilance during the Atlantic Hurricane Season. They should be prepared for the possibility of power disruptions and infrastructure damage due to storm conditions and do necessary disaster planning for potential evacuation in extreme cases.
Alberta, Virginia resides within the region that can be impacted by Atlantic Hurricanes. The town is approximately 125 miles from the coast, which means that weaker, tropical storms and decaying hurricanes are likely to have a diminished impact when compared to towns located directly on the coast. However, stronger and larger storms could certainly bring a degree of wind damage and particularly flooding. Alberta's low elevation and position relative to larger bodies of water exposes it to potential flood scenarios during periods of sustained, heavy rainfall, especially during Hurricane season. Historically, some of the most significant storms that directly impacted Alberta were hurricanes like Floyd in 1999 and Isabel in 2003. Hurricane Floyd brought devastating flood conditions to Alberta, largely due to its heavy rainfall, while Hurricane Isabel resulted in both wind damage and flooding. Even if Alberta doesn't face the direct landfall impact of a major hurricane, the significant rainfall associated with these storms that hit inland can still result in extensive flood damage. Consequently, residents should maintain vigilance during the Atlantic Hurricane Season. They should be prepared for the possibility of power disruptions and infrastructure damage due to storm conditions and do necessary disaster planning for potential evacuation in extreme cases.
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