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38.93°N -77.55°W
Stone Ridge, Virginia
Loudoun 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 Stone Ridge.
Stone Ridge, Virginia is located approximately 185 miles inland from the Atlantic coast, which reduces the direct impact of hurricanes compared to coastal areas. Due to its inland position and an elevation roughly ranging from 200 to 400 feet above sea level, the town is at a relatively low risk of storm surge flooding. However, being adjacent to the Little River, it does face a risk of river flooding during heavy rainfall. Usually, hurricane impacts in Stone Ridge consist primarily of heavy rainfall potentially leading to flash flooding and damaging winds which could cause power outages and bring down trees.
In terms of historical hurricane impacts, the most significant storms causing floods and wind damage were Hurricane Fran (1996) and Hurricane Isabel (2003). Both hurricanes caused extensive property damage and power outages in and around Stone Ridge. Furthermore, severe floods occurred in 1996, a year that is noted for its unusually high precipitation. While hurricanes indeed pose risks to Stone Ridge, they are generally less severe and direct when compared with the impacts on coastal communities. Nonetheless, preparation for potential power outages and flash floods due to heavy rains during a major storm remains crucial.
Stone Ridge, Virginia is located approximately 185 miles inland from the Atlantic coast, which reduces the direct impact of hurricanes compared to coastal areas. Due to its inland position and an elevation roughly ranging from 200 to 400 feet above sea level, the town is at a relatively low risk of storm surge flooding. However, being adjacent to the Little River, it does face a risk of river flooding during heavy rainfall. Usually, hurricane impacts in Stone Ridge consist primarily of heavy rainfall potentially leading to flash flooding and damaging winds which could cause power outages and bring down trees. In terms of historical hurricane impacts, the most significant storms causing floods and wind damage were Hurricane Fran (1996) and Hurricane Isabel (2003). Both hurricanes caused extensive property damage and power outages in and around Stone Ridge. Furthermore, severe floods occurred in 1996, a year that is noted for its unusually high precipitation. While hurricanes indeed pose risks to Stone Ridge, they are generally less severe and direct when compared with the impacts on coastal communities. Nonetheless, preparation for potential power outages and flash floods due to heavy rains during a major storm remains crucial.
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