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37.03°N -80.56°W
Snowville, Virginia
Pulaski Co.
What this means for you.
Always check the State of Virginia's Know Your Zone Map for the latest evacuation zone information.
- 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 Snowville.
Snowville, Virginia, due to its location in the western part of the state and away from the coast, isn't typically directly hit by the brunt of Atlantic hurricanes. However, it often experiences residual effects such as excessive rainfall and resultant flooding, as well as strong winds causing downed trees and power outages. The town's elevation and location within the New River Valley increase its susceptibility to flooding, especially along the course of Little River, after heavy rainfalls that can come from the remnants of hurricanes moving inland.
Looking back on storm history in this area, Hurricane Fran in 1996 brought a particular threat with torrential rains that caused severe flooding across Virginia, though detailed records for Snowville specifically are limited. More recently, the remnants of Hurricane Michael in 2018 brought intense rainfall to parts of Southwest Virginia. No hurricane in the past 30 years has directly made landfall and had a significant impact on Snowville. Nonetheless, as climate change increases the frequency and intensity of storms, it's important for Snowville residents to be well-prepared for storm risks including potential flooding, power outages, and falling trees.
Snowville, Virginia, due to its location in the western part of the state and away from the coast, isn't typically directly hit by the brunt of Atlantic hurricanes. However, it often experiences residual effects such as excessive rainfall and resultant flooding, as well as strong winds causing downed trees and power outages. The town's elevation and location within the New River Valley increase its susceptibility to flooding, especially along the course of Little River, after heavy rainfalls that can come from the remnants of hurricanes moving inland. Looking back on storm history in this area, Hurricane Fran in 1996 brought a particular threat with torrential rains that caused severe flooding across Virginia, though detailed records for Snowville specifically are limited. More recently, the remnants of Hurricane Michael in 2018 brought intense rainfall to parts of Southwest Virginia. No hurricane in the past 30 years has directly made landfall and had a significant impact on Snowville. Nonetheless, as climate change increases the frequency and intensity of storms, it's important for Snowville residents to be well-prepared for storm risks including potential flooding, power outages, and falling trees.
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