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38.94°N -77.41°W
Floris, Virginia
Fairfax 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 Floris.
Floris, Virginia, is inland and its distance from the coast decreases its risk of direct impacts from hurricane-force winds and storm surge tides compared to coastal communities. However, it is still subject to the effects of heavy rainfall, flooding, strong winds, and tornadoes associated with tropical cyclones. The town's elevation is relatively low, ranging mostly between 200 and 300 feet. Floris is located in a region where significant rainfall often occurs, and given its topography, it's prone to flooding, especially during hurricanes. Furthermore, hurricanes can cause widespread power outages and damaged infrastructure, leading to disruptions in utility services, communications, and transportation.
In terms of historical major hurricane and flood events, Floris and its surrounding region were impacted by Hurricane Isabel in 2003 and Hurricane Fran in 1996 as they tracked inland from the coast. Both of these hurricanes brought damaging winds and heavy rainfall which led to widespread flooding and property damage. Additionally, Tropical Storm Lee in 2011 led to significant rainfall in the area, thereby causing substantial flooding. Future impacts could be similar or even more intense given the potential influence of climate change on the strength and frequency of tropical cyclones. Residents must be adequately prepared for such events, which could also cause disruptions to essential services and local economy.
Floris, Virginia, is inland and its distance from the coast decreases its risk of direct impacts from hurricane-force winds and storm surge tides compared to coastal communities. However, it is still subject to the effects of heavy rainfall, flooding, strong winds, and tornadoes associated with tropical cyclones. The town's elevation is relatively low, ranging mostly between 200 and 300 feet. Floris is located in a region where significant rainfall often occurs, and given its topography, it's prone to flooding, especially during hurricanes. Furthermore, hurricanes can cause widespread power outages and damaged infrastructure, leading to disruptions in utility services, communications, and transportation. In terms of historical major hurricane and flood events, Floris and its surrounding region were impacted by Hurricane Isabel in 2003 and Hurricane Fran in 1996 as they tracked inland from the coast. Both of these hurricanes brought damaging winds and heavy rainfall which led to widespread flooding and property damage. Additionally, Tropical Storm Lee in 2011 led to significant rainfall in the area, thereby causing substantial flooding. Future impacts could be similar or even more intense given the potential influence of climate change on the strength and frequency of tropical cyclones. Residents must be adequately prepared for such events, which could also cause disruptions to essential services and local economy.
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