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37.81°N -75.57°W
Modest Town, Virginia
Accomack Co.
What this means for you.
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- 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 Modest Town.
Modest Town, Virginia, is situated close to the Atlantic coast, which makes it vulnerable to hurricanes and their associated threats. Despite the town's relatively low elevation, its close proximity to the coast brings the threat of storm surges, especially during the hurricane season ranging from June to November. Flooding is also a major concern in this region due to heavy rainfall coupled with the flat topography. Additionally, winds can be dangerously high during a hurricane, causing damage to structures and potentially creating a public safety hazard from flying debris.
Historically, Modest Town has been impacted by several hurricanes including Hurricane Isabel in 2003 and Hurricane Matthew in 2016. Isabel was responsible for significant loss of life and property damage across Virginia, including storm surges, flooding, and wind damage in Modest Town. More recently, Hurricane Matthew also caused significant flooding in the area, although it was less severe than that of Isabel. However, it's significant to consider potential future impacts may vary due to climate change, which is predicted to intensify storm events. Therefore, it is crucial to continue to update risk assessments and emergency preparedness plans to protect residents and property from the destructive effects of hurricanes.
Modest Town, Virginia, is situated close to the Atlantic coast, which makes it vulnerable to hurricanes and their associated threats. Despite the town's relatively low elevation, its close proximity to the coast brings the threat of storm surges, especially during the hurricane season ranging from June to November. Flooding is also a major concern in this region due to heavy rainfall coupled with the flat topography. Additionally, winds can be dangerously high during a hurricane, causing damage to structures and potentially creating a public safety hazard from flying debris. Historically, Modest Town has been impacted by several hurricanes including Hurricane Isabel in 2003 and Hurricane Matthew in 2016. Isabel was responsible for significant loss of life and property damage across Virginia, including storm surges, flooding, and wind damage in Modest Town. More recently, Hurricane Matthew also caused significant flooding in the area, although it was less severe than that of Isabel. However, it's significant to consider potential future impacts may vary due to climate change, which is predicted to intensify storm events. Therefore, it is crucial to continue to update risk assessments and emergency preparedness plans to protect residents and property from the destructive effects of hurricanes.
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