County: Tazewell
ZIP Codes: 24613



Falls Mills, Virginia, tucked away more than 250 miles inland from the Atlantic coast and located at elevations that sharply drop from over 2,300 feet to 1,500 feet within less than 3 miles, faces different hurricane threats when compared to coastal towns. While the risk of storm surge is negligible due to the town's distance from the coast, the geographical features and historical flood risks make it likely to experience their hazards in the form of excessive rainfall and flooding. High-intensity hurricanes making landfall along the Atlantic coast can push large volumes of water into this inland area, causing storms that lead to heavy localized rain, which due to the elevation, can result in flash floods, landslides and damage to infrastructure. Regarding historical flood risks and incidents, the town has been affected by significant weather events over the past 30 years. For example, during Hurricane Fran in 1996, the state of Virginia received substantial rainfall leading to widespread flooding. Some of the greatest impacts, however, were likely due to the remnants of hurricanes rather than direct landfall. These remnants often carry large amounts of rain, causing the rivers and streams in the area to overflow their banks, as seen during the floods associated with the remnants of Hurricane Ivan in 2004, which caused extensive damage and fatalities in western Virginia. Therefore, even though Falls Mills is far from the coast, residents need to be prepared for the considerable potential of severe flooding during hurricane season.






This page shows the hurricane evacuation zone for Falls Mills, 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 Falls Mills, 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.