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38.50°N -77.90°W
Brandy Station, Virginia
Culpeper 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 Brandy Station.
Brandy Station, Virginia, while relatively inland, could potentially bear the brunt of a powerful hurricane, particularly if the system takes a path along the Eastern Seaboard and moves inland. Being roughly 70 miles from the Chesapeake Bay, the town is somewhat shielded from the direct hit of a hurricane; however, the remnant rainfall from such storms can cause significant impacts, particularly flooding. Furthermore, due to its relatively low elevation (approximately 377 feet above sea level), Brandy Station can be susceptible to flooding, especially in low-lying areas near creeks, streams, and rivers.
Over the past few decades, the town has been affected by several hurricanes and tropical storms. Particularly noteworthy was Hurricane Isabel in 2003, which tracked up the eastern seaboard and brought severe weather conditions including heavy rainfall to much of Virginia. The rainfall resulted in major flooding across the state, including areas in and around Brandy Station. Similarly, in 2011, Hurricane Irene created hazardous weather conditions, including strong winds and flooding due to torrential rain. Although Brandy Station is not directly on the coast, these historical events underline the potential risk and underscore the need for preparedness in the event of a hurricane threat.
Brandy Station, Virginia, while relatively inland, could potentially bear the brunt of a powerful hurricane, particularly if the system takes a path along the Eastern Seaboard and moves inland. Being roughly 70 miles from the Chesapeake Bay, the town is somewhat shielded from the direct hit of a hurricane; however, the remnant rainfall from such storms can cause significant impacts, particularly flooding. Furthermore, due to its relatively low elevation (approximately 377 feet above sea level), Brandy Station can be susceptible to flooding, especially in low-lying areas near creeks, streams, and rivers. Over the past few decades, the town has been affected by several hurricanes and tropical storms. Particularly noteworthy was Hurricane Isabel in 2003, which tracked up the eastern seaboard and brought severe weather conditions including heavy rainfall to much of Virginia. The rainfall resulted in major flooding across the state, including areas in and around Brandy Station. Similarly, in 2011, Hurricane Irene created hazardous weather conditions, including strong winds and flooding due to torrential rain. Although Brandy Station is not directly on the coast, these historical events underline the potential risk and underscore the need for preparedness in the event of a hurricane threat.
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