County: Southampton
ZIP Codes: 23829



Capron, Virginia is located about 60 miles from the Virginia coast, and it has an elevation of roughly 92 feet. Although its distance from the coast may reduce direct hurricane impacts such as storm surges, it is still susceptible to heavy rain, strong winds, and, importantly, hurricane-related flooding. Capron's relatively low elevation and its presence in southeastern Virginia, an area known for fluvial systems, put it at risk for both river and flash flooding during exceptionally heavy rainfall events such as those that hurricanes can bring. In terms of historical weather events, Hurricane Floyd in 1999 was a major event. Despite the town's inland location, Floyd, like other tropical systems, brought torrential rain to Capron, causing widespread flooding in the area. A more recent and similarly damaging storm was Hurricane Matthew in 2016, which led to significant rainfall and subsequent flooding. Given these historical incidents, it's crucial that Capron consider flood risk and mitigation in their hurricane preparedness measures. Thus, in the face of future hurricanes, the key concerns for Capron will be managing freshwater flooding and strong winds. Overall, while its inland location and distance from the coast protects Capron somewhat, the area is not immune to the impacts of major hurricanes.






This page shows the hurricane evacuation zone for Capron, Virginia, based on official state and local data. Your evacuation zone indicates your area’s risk from storm surge and flooding during a hurricane or tropical storm. When officials issue evacuation orders, they often do so by zone (e.g., Zone A, Zone B), so knowing your zone helps you understand when and whether you may need to evacuate. Always confirm with the official state or county evacuation zone map linked above, as boundaries can be updated.
To see evacuation zones for other cities and towns in your state, visit our hurricane evacuation zones in VA page and choose a different town. For a full list of states we cover, see hurricane evacuation zones by state. You can also use our hurricane evacuation zone by ZIP code lookup to quickly find your zone by ZIP code.
Storm surge—water driven ashore by a hurricane—is one of the greatest threats to life and property in coastal and low-lying areas. Evacuation zones are drawn using elevation, historical surge data, and flood models so that the most vulnerable areas are identified in advance. If you are in a higher-risk zone, having an evacuation plan and a go-kit ready can save critical time when an order is issued. This hurricane evacuation zone lookup gives you a clear starting point so you can plan ahead and stay informed.
Hurricane preparedness goes beyond knowing your zone. It includes having an evacuation route, a family communication plan, emergency supplies (water, food, medications, important documents), and a plan for pets. The hurricane supplies list on this page is a good basis for a go-kit. We also recommend signing up for local emergency alerts and following your state and county emergency management offices for the latest evacuation zone information and orders.
The primary evacuation zone shown at the top of this page is derived from the same type of data that state and local emergency managers use. The map on this site helps you see where Capron, Virginia sits in relation to zone boundaries. For the most authoritative and up-to-date boundaries, use the official “know your zone” or evacuation zone map link provided above; we link to it so you can verify your zone before and during hurricane season.
If you need to look up another address or town, return to our state evacuation zone page for VA to choose a different city or town, or go to our main hurricane evacuation zones by state page to switch states. Our ZIP code evacuation zone lookup is another way to quickly find hurricane evacuation zone information by ZIP code across the regions we support.
When a hurricane or tropical storm threatens, follow the guidance of your local emergency management office and the National Weather Service. Evacuation orders are issued based on the specific storm track and intensity, so your zone is a guide—not a substitute for official instructions. By using this site to find your evacuation zone and prepare in advance, you give yourself and your family a better chance of staying safe when the next storm approaches.