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37.08°N -77.36°W
Templeton, Virginia
Prince George Co.
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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 Templeton.
Templeton, Virginia, while not being directly on the coast, is still vulnerable to the impacts of hurricanes due to the town's low elevation and proximity to major water sources. One of the primary risks to Templeton is from flooding because of heavy and persistent rainfall delivered by slow-moving or stalling hurricanes and tropical storms. The area's prevailing topography amplifies this risk as water becomes funneled into lower-lying zones, increasing the reach and severity of floods. Inland locales such as Templeton also stand a chance of being hit by damaging winds, especially in the case of hurricanes that maintain their strength as they push inland. Falling trees and flying debris can cause considerable damage and injuries in these scenarios.
Over the last 30 years, several major hurricanes and floods have impacted Templeton. Hurricane Floyd in 1999 and Hurricane Isabel in 2003 wrought significant damage due to high winds and heavy rainfall. More recently, Hurricane Matthew in 2016 also contributed to localized flooding, demonstrating the continuous threat hurricanes pose to this region of Virginia. These historical events underline the necessity for the residents of Templeton to understand and prepare for the risks of hurricanes, in particular, the challenge of substantial rainfall leading to flooding.
Templeton, Virginia, while not being directly on the coast, is still vulnerable to the impacts of hurricanes due to the town's low elevation and proximity to major water sources. One of the primary risks to Templeton is from flooding because of heavy and persistent rainfall delivered by slow-moving or stalling hurricanes and tropical storms. The area's prevailing topography amplifies this risk as water becomes funneled into lower-lying zones, increasing the reach and severity of floods. Inland locales such as Templeton also stand a chance of being hit by damaging winds, especially in the case of hurricanes that maintain their strength as they push inland. Falling trees and flying debris can cause considerable damage and injuries in these scenarios. Over the last 30 years, several major hurricanes and floods have impacted Templeton. Hurricane Floyd in 1999 and Hurricane Isabel in 2003 wrought significant damage due to high winds and heavy rainfall. More recently, Hurricane Matthew in 2016 also contributed to localized flooding, demonstrating the continuous threat hurricanes pose to this region of Virginia. These historical events underline the necessity for the residents of Templeton to understand and prepare for the risks of hurricanes, in particular, the challenge of substantial rainfall leading to flooding.
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