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38.77°N -77.14°W
Kingstowne, Virginia
Fairfax Co.
What this means for you.
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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 Kingstowne.
Located around 100 miles inland from the Atlantic coast, Kingstowne, Virginia, is generally protected from the direct impacts of hurricanes. However, that does not mean hurricanes pose no threat at all. The strongest hurricanes or those taking a specific track can still bring significant impacts, primarily in the form of heavy rain and inland flooding. The town's relative low elevation with areas sitting less than 200 feet above sea level intensifies the hurricane risk, particularly from flooding, as the heavy precipitations have a higher chance of causing river overflows and flash floods. Infrastructure damage from high winds and power outages can also occur.
Historically, Kingstowne has experienced notable hurricane impacts in the last 30 years. Hurricane Fran in 1996 and Hurricane Isabel in 2003 brought heavy rains to the area, leading to widespread flooding and power outages. Moreover, flash flooding events have occurred from Tropical Storm Lee in 2011 and Hurricane Matthew in 2016. It is crucial to consider these past events as these types of extremes may become more frequent and severe due to climate change and sea-level rise. Regional authorities should therefore prioritize flood protection measures such as floodplain zoning, the construction of levees and retention basins, and provide adequate early warning systems to the local population.
Located around 100 miles inland from the Atlantic coast, Kingstowne, Virginia, is generally protected from the direct impacts of hurricanes. However, that does not mean hurricanes pose no threat at all. The strongest hurricanes or those taking a specific track can still bring significant impacts, primarily in the form of heavy rain and inland flooding. The town's relative low elevation with areas sitting less than 200 feet above sea level intensifies the hurricane risk, particularly from flooding, as the heavy precipitations have a higher chance of causing river overflows and flash floods. Infrastructure damage from high winds and power outages can also occur. Historically, Kingstowne has experienced notable hurricane impacts in the last 30 years. Hurricane Fran in 1996 and Hurricane Isabel in 2003 brought heavy rains to the area, leading to widespread flooding and power outages. Moreover, flash flooding events have occurred from Tropical Storm Lee in 2011 and Hurricane Matthew in 2016. It is crucial to consider these past events as these types of extremes may become more frequent and severe due to climate change and sea-level rise. Regional authorities should therefore prioritize flood protection measures such as floodplain zoning, the construction of levees and retention basins, and provide adequate early warning systems to the local population.
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