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37.53°N -79.36°W
Big Island, Virginia
Bedford 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 Big Island.
Big Island, Virginia, is located over 170 miles from the Virginia Coast, so direct impacts from storm surges of hurricanes are less likely. However, the town is not immune to the effects of a hurricane due to its proximity to the James River and the associated risk of inland flooding. The rainfall associated with hurricanes can lead to high river levels and flash flooding, particularly in low-lying areas or those near bodies of water. Given its elevation, which largely ranges from about 600 to 800 feet, some parts of the town could be prone to landslides triggered by heavy rains.
Historically, while Big Island may not often be in the direct path of major hurricanes, it has still been impacted by notable storms over the past 30 years. For example, in 2004, remnants of Hurricane Ivan resulted in significant rainfall in the area, causing wide-spread flooding. In 2011, Hurricane Irene also struck all of Eastern America, causing flooding and wind damage in Big Island. Furthermore, the town experienced significant flooding in 1985 during Hurricane Juan. Thus, while Big Island's inland location and relative elevation gives it some protection against hurricane threats, the potential for extreme rainfall, flash flooding, and landslide risks still exists and should not be overlooked.
Big Island, Virginia, is located over 170 miles from the Virginia Coast, so direct impacts from storm surges of hurricanes are less likely. However, the town is not immune to the effects of a hurricane due to its proximity to the James River and the associated risk of inland flooding. The rainfall associated with hurricanes can lead to high river levels and flash flooding, particularly in low-lying areas or those near bodies of water. Given its elevation, which largely ranges from about 600 to 800 feet, some parts of the town could be prone to landslides triggered by heavy rains. Historically, while Big Island may not often be in the direct path of major hurricanes, it has still been impacted by notable storms over the past 30 years. For example, in 2004, remnants of Hurricane Ivan resulted in significant rainfall in the area, causing wide-spread flooding. In 2011, Hurricane Irene also struck all of Eastern America, causing flooding and wind damage in Big Island. Furthermore, the town experienced significant flooding in 1985 during Hurricane Juan. Thus, while Big Island's inland location and relative elevation gives it some protection against hurricane threats, the potential for extreme rainfall, flash flooding, and landslide risks still exists and should not be overlooked.
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