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36.95°N -81.08°W
Wytheville, Virginia
Wythe 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 Wytheville.
Wytheville, Virginia, positioned in southwestern Virginia and far from the Atlantic coastline, experiences less direct impact from hurricanes. The major threats would come from heavy rainfall causing flooding or remnants of a tropical storm funneling up from the Gulf Coast. Since Wytheville sits on a higher altitude (2,300 feet), it mitigates the risk of flooding from direct rainfall or storm surge, which typically are more critical in lower-elevation areas closer to the coast. However, mountainous terrain can result in rapid runoff and localized flash flooding, particularly in the event of sustained heavy rain.
Looking into Wytheville’s weather history, while major hurricanes and floods within the last 30 years have been sparse, effects of hurricanes like Isabel in 2003 and Michael in 2018 have been felt in various forms such as high winds and heavy rainfall. Isabel caused considerable wind damage in southwestern Virginia, with power outages and some structural damage, even though it was significantly weakened by the time it reached the region. Regardless of its geographical position and elevation, it is crucial for the residents of Wytheville to be prepared for the potential indirect impacts from hurricanes, including the possibility of landslides, and power outages due to high wind speeds.
Wytheville, Virginia, positioned in southwestern Virginia and far from the Atlantic coastline, experiences less direct impact from hurricanes. The major threats would come from heavy rainfall causing flooding or remnants of a tropical storm funneling up from the Gulf Coast. Since Wytheville sits on a higher altitude (2,300 feet), it mitigates the risk of flooding from direct rainfall or storm surge, which typically are more critical in lower-elevation areas closer to the coast. However, mountainous terrain can result in rapid runoff and localized flash flooding, particularly in the event of sustained heavy rain. Looking into Wytheville’s weather history, while major hurricanes and floods within the last 30 years have been sparse, effects of hurricanes like Isabel in 2003 and Michael in 2018 have been felt in various forms such as high winds and heavy rainfall. Isabel caused considerable wind damage in southwestern Virginia, with power outages and some structural damage, even though it was significantly weakened by the time it reached the region. Regardless of its geographical position and elevation, it is crucial for the residents of Wytheville to be prepared for the potential indirect impacts from hurricanes, including the possibility of landslides, and power outages due to high wind speeds.
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