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37.40°N -77.44°W
Bellwood, Virginia
Chesterfield Co.
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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 Bellwood.
Bellwood, Virginia, although not a coastal town, is still susceptible to significant impacts from hurricanes due to its relative proximity to the Atlantic coastline, approximately 105 miles inland. The potential impacts could include strong winds, heavy rainfall, and consequent inland flooding. The town’s low to moderate elevation, with an average of 147 feet above sea level, could exacerbate the flooding risk, especially during a severe storm surge or heavy rain event. Flooding could particularly impact lower-lying areas and waterways, including the nearby Proctor Creek and Falling Creek Reservoir.
Historically, Bellwood has experienced impacts from major hurricanes, although somewhat less frequently than coastal Virginia. In the past 30 years, hurricanes such as Isabel in 2003 and Irene in 2011 have brought heavy rains and strong winds to the region, causing significant damage and power outages. Flooding from Hurricane Fran in 1996 and remnants of other tropical systems have also led to notable flood events in the area. As hurricanes often result in power outages and disrupted infrastructure, residents must be prepared for potential emergencies and have evacuation plans if necessary, particularly those living near creeks and bodies of water. It is crucial for locals to keep abreast of any hurricane alerts during the Atlantic hurricane season, running from June 1 to November 30 each year.
Bellwood, Virginia, although not a coastal town, is still susceptible to significant impacts from hurricanes due to its relative proximity to the Atlantic coastline, approximately 105 miles inland. The potential impacts could include strong winds, heavy rainfall, and consequent inland flooding. The town’s low to moderate elevation, with an average of 147 feet above sea level, could exacerbate the flooding risk, especially during a severe storm surge or heavy rain event. Flooding could particularly impact lower-lying areas and waterways, including the nearby Proctor Creek and Falling Creek Reservoir. Historically, Bellwood has experienced impacts from major hurricanes, although somewhat less frequently than coastal Virginia. In the past 30 years, hurricanes such as Isabel in 2003 and Irene in 2011 have brought heavy rains and strong winds to the region, causing significant damage and power outages. Flooding from Hurricane Fran in 1996 and remnants of other tropical systems have also led to notable flood events in the area. As hurricanes often result in power outages and disrupted infrastructure, residents must be prepared for potential emergencies and have evacuation plans if necessary, particularly those living near creeks and bodies of water. It is crucial for locals to keep abreast of any hurricane alerts during the Atlantic hurricane season, running from June 1 to November 30 each year.
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