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37.19°N -80.61°W
Belspring, Virginia
Pulaski 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 Belspring.
Belspring, Virginia, located in the southwestern part of the state and far inland from the Atlantic coast, typically has a lower threat level in terms of direct impact from hurricanes. However, it is not immune to the residual effects of such powerful storms. Major concerns for Belspring would include heavy rainfall that could lead to flooding, and high winds that could cause power outages and damage to property. At an elevation of approximately 610 meters, the town itself is not usually subject to flooding but the surrounding lower-lying areas might be prone to flood hazard risks, particularly along and near the New River.
Historically, remnants of hurricanes and tropical storms have produced severe weather in the region. For example, in 2004, remnants of Hurricane Ivan brought heavy rainfall, causing significant flooding around the New River Valley area. Again in 2018, the remnants of Hurricane Michael resulted in substantial amounts of rain leading to flash flooding and landslides in and around Belspring. As climate change continues to exacerbate extreme weather events, potential impacts from indirect hurricane effects may become increasingly severe. It's important for Belspring to prepare for these possibilities, ideally through framework that includes flood hazard mitigation and improvements in infrastructure resilience.
Belspring, Virginia, located in the southwestern part of the state and far inland from the Atlantic coast, typically has a lower threat level in terms of direct impact from hurricanes. However, it is not immune to the residual effects of such powerful storms. Major concerns for Belspring would include heavy rainfall that could lead to flooding, and high winds that could cause power outages and damage to property. At an elevation of approximately 610 meters, the town itself is not usually subject to flooding but the surrounding lower-lying areas might be prone to flood hazard risks, particularly along and near the New River. Historically, remnants of hurricanes and tropical storms have produced severe weather in the region. For example, in 2004, remnants of Hurricane Ivan brought heavy rainfall, causing significant flooding around the New River Valley area. Again in 2018, the remnants of Hurricane Michael resulted in substantial amounts of rain leading to flash flooding and landslides in and around Belspring. As climate change continues to exacerbate extreme weather events, potential impacts from indirect hurricane effects may become increasingly severe. It's important for Belspring to prepare for these possibilities, ideally through framework that includes flood hazard mitigation and improvements in infrastructure resilience.
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