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38.74°N -77.18°W
Newington, Virginia
Fairfax Co.
What this means for you.
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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 Newington.
Newington, Virginia, being roughly 100 miles inland from the Atlantic Coast, does not often bear the brunt of a hurricane's impact like coastal towns do, however, it is susceptible to secondary effects such as heavy rain, flooding, and wind damage. While its elevation, which is rather low, sits at about 279 feet means it isn't at risk for common high-elevation storm impacts, it does mean that the area is prone to flooding, particularly when significant rainfall occurs. Historically, the city has seen flooding from extreme weather events, and a hurricane could exacerbate the risk, particularly as hurricanes have the potential to push high volumes of water into the Potomac River, which could subsequently overflow.
Within the past 30 years, there have been a number of significant hurricane and flood threats to the region. For example, Hurricanes Fran (1996) and Isabel (2003) both resulted in significant rainfall and wind damage in the greater Northern Virginia region. Floods associated with these storms disrupted normal operations and caused significant property damage. Additionally, the historic rainfall from Hurricane Floyd (1999) likewise caused flood problems, affecting residential areas and infrastructures. Therefore, while Newington remains somewhat insulated from the full force of Atlantic hurricanes, locals should continue to monitor forecasts vigilantly and heed evacuation warnings, as the secondary effects of hurricanes can still be severe and potentially dangerous.
Newington, Virginia, being roughly 100 miles inland from the Atlantic Coast, does not often bear the brunt of a hurricane's impact like coastal towns do, however, it is susceptible to secondary effects such as heavy rain, flooding, and wind damage. While its elevation, which is rather low, sits at about 279 feet means it isn't at risk for common high-elevation storm impacts, it does mean that the area is prone to flooding, particularly when significant rainfall occurs. Historically, the city has seen flooding from extreme weather events, and a hurricane could exacerbate the risk, particularly as hurricanes have the potential to push high volumes of water into the Potomac River, which could subsequently overflow. Within the past 30 years, there have been a number of significant hurricane and flood threats to the region. For example, Hurricanes Fran (1996) and Isabel (2003) both resulted in significant rainfall and wind damage in the greater Northern Virginia region. Floods associated with these storms disrupted normal operations and caused significant property damage. Additionally, the historic rainfall from Hurricane Floyd (1999) likewise caused flood problems, affecting residential areas and infrastructures. Therefore, while Newington remains somewhat insulated from the full force of Atlantic hurricanes, locals should continue to monitor forecasts vigilantly and heed evacuation warnings, as the secondary effects of hurricanes can still be severe and potentially dangerous.
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