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38.71°N -78.16°W
Washington, Virginia
Rappahannock 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 Washington.
Washington, Virginia, while around 90 miles from the coastline, is not immune to the impact of hurricanes. Due to its inland location, direct hits from hurricanes or tropical storms are less frequent but not impossible. The primary threat posed by hurricanes to Washington, VA, however typically comes in the form of heavy rain, leading to flooding and wind damage. The area's modest elevation (between 500-600 feet) provides some protection against storm surges, but increases the risk of flood damage in the event of significant rainfall. Flooding risks can be heightened by the town's proximity to the Rush and Thornton rivers.
Over the past 30 years, several severe weather events have struck the region. Substantial impacts were seen in the wake of Hurricane Fran in 1996, producing heavy rainfall that resulted in flooding, property damage, and fatalities region-wide. More recently, Hurricane Sandy in 2012 led to numerous power outages and disrupted transportation. Floods in this area have not only been the result of hurricanes, however. In 1995, a significant flood event occurred that was not associated with any tropical system. Therefore, while the town's inland location may lower its susceptibility to the full impact of coast-bound hurricanes, citizens should maintain vigilance during hurricane season, and consider potential flooding and wind damage as serious risks.
Washington, Virginia, while around 90 miles from the coastline, is not immune to the impact of hurricanes. Due to its inland location, direct hits from hurricanes or tropical storms are less frequent but not impossible. The primary threat posed by hurricanes to Washington, VA, however typically comes in the form of heavy rain, leading to flooding and wind damage. The area's modest elevation (between 500-600 feet) provides some protection against storm surges, but increases the risk of flood damage in the event of significant rainfall. Flooding risks can be heightened by the town's proximity to the Rush and Thornton rivers. Over the past 30 years, several severe weather events have struck the region. Substantial impacts were seen in the wake of Hurricane Fran in 1996, producing heavy rainfall that resulted in flooding, property damage, and fatalities region-wide. More recently, Hurricane Sandy in 2012 led to numerous power outages and disrupted transportation. Floods in this area have not only been the result of hurricanes, however. In 1995, a significant flood event occurred that was not associated with any tropical system. Therefore, while the town's inland location may lower its susceptibility to the full impact of coast-bound hurricanes, citizens should maintain vigilance during hurricane season, and consider potential flooding and wind damage as serious risks.
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