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39.01°N -77.52°W
Broadlands, Virginia
Loudoun Co.
What this means for you.
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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 Broadlands.
Broadlands, Virginia, is located roughly 180 miles from the Atlantic coast, which moderately reduces its direct exposure to the most destructive aspects of a hurricane, such as hurricane-force winds and storm surge. However, its relative proximity to the Atlantic Ocean and the Chesapeake Bay still leaves it vulnerable to heavy rains and tropical storm-force winds associated with hurricanes or tropical storms. Broadlands is at a modest elevation, and, as part of the Broad Run Watershed, it has a notable risk for flash flooding given its position near several creeks and drainage basins. Hurricane-induced rainfall may potentially lead to significant flooding, especially if the ground is already saturated prior to the storm.
In terms of historic storm impacts, Hurricane Isabel in 2003 and Hurricane Sandy in 2012 brought considerable rainfall to Broadlands, though major flood damage was mostly avoided due to the town's inland location and decent infrastructure. Nevertheless, the area has experienced significant flood events, such as those associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee and Hurricane Irene in 2011. These instances illustrate the town's vulnerability to the flood risks associated with hurricanes and tropical storms. Flash flood warning systems and flood prevention planning must be taken seriously to minimize potential damage and ensure the safety of the residents of Broadlands.
Broadlands, Virginia, is located roughly 180 miles from the Atlantic coast, which moderately reduces its direct exposure to the most destructive aspects of a hurricane, such as hurricane-force winds and storm surge. However, its relative proximity to the Atlantic Ocean and the Chesapeake Bay still leaves it vulnerable to heavy rains and tropical storm-force winds associated with hurricanes or tropical storms. Broadlands is at a modest elevation, and, as part of the Broad Run Watershed, it has a notable risk for flash flooding given its position near several creeks and drainage basins. Hurricane-induced rainfall may potentially lead to significant flooding, especially if the ground is already saturated prior to the storm. In terms of historic storm impacts, Hurricane Isabel in 2003 and Hurricane Sandy in 2012 brought considerable rainfall to Broadlands, though major flood damage was mostly avoided due to the town's inland location and decent infrastructure. Nevertheless, the area has experienced significant flood events, such as those associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee and Hurricane Irene in 2011. These instances illustrate the town's vulnerability to the flood risks associated with hurricanes and tropical storms. Flash flood warning systems and flood prevention planning must be taken seriously to minimize potential damage and ensure the safety of the residents of Broadlands.
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