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36.58°N -77.99°W
Ebony, Virginia
Brunswick 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 Ebony.
Ebony, Virginia isn't directly on the coast but its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean still causes it to have a potential risk for hurricane impacts. It is located about 60 miles from the coast and is susceptible to the high rainfall amounts associated with tropical cyclitics. Moreover, its low elevation, particularly around the area of Lake Gaston, increases the local risk for flood hazards during hurricane events. Historically, the region is known to experience not only high precipitation but also strong winds during hurricanes. This could lead to downed trees and power lines, posing significant damage to property and infrastructure.
Looking at the past three decades, Hurricane Floyd in 1999 and Hurricane Isabel in 2003 have had the most notable impacts on Ebony, Virginia. Both resulted in historical floods due to the significant amount of rainfall received. More recently, Hurricane Matthew in 2016 brought heavy rains to the area that led to considerable flooding. These events underscore the need for advanced preparation and response measures to mitigate risks and damages associated with hurricanes and consequent flooding. Due to these reasons and the potential for projected climate change impacts on hurricane trends, we recommend regular monitoring and maintenance of drainage systems, and a community-wide awareness and preparedness for such severe weather events.
Ebony, Virginia isn't directly on the coast but its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean still causes it to have a potential risk for hurricane impacts. It is located about 60 miles from the coast and is susceptible to the high rainfall amounts associated with tropical cyclitics. Moreover, its low elevation, particularly around the area of Lake Gaston, increases the local risk for flood hazards during hurricane events. Historically, the region is known to experience not only high precipitation but also strong winds during hurricanes. This could lead to downed trees and power lines, posing significant damage to property and infrastructure. Looking at the past three decades, Hurricane Floyd in 1999 and Hurricane Isabel in 2003 have had the most notable impacts on Ebony, Virginia. Both resulted in historical floods due to the significant amount of rainfall received. More recently, Hurricane Matthew in 2016 brought heavy rains to the area that led to considerable flooding. These events underscore the need for advanced preparation and response measures to mitigate risks and damages associated with hurricanes and consequent flooding. Due to these reasons and the potential for projected climate change impacts on hurricane trends, we recommend regular monitoring and maintenance of drainage systems, and a community-wide awareness and preparedness for such severe weather events.
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