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37.73°N -79.36°W
City of Buena Vista, Virginia
Buena Vista 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 Buena Vista.
Buena Vista, being situated inland and away from the northern coastline of Virginia, doesn't typically face the initial brunt of hurricanes. However, hurricane threats for this region shouldn't be entirely discounted. Former hurricanes have shown the ability to traverse inland, bringing significant wind and rainfall to areas such as Buena Vista. This town's position along the Maury River and its relatively lower elevation compared to adjacent areas make it vulnerable to flooding, especially during significant rain events associated with hurricanes. Here, flash flooding can be a real concern.
Over the last 30 years, Buena Vista has indeed experienced the consequences of powerful hurricanes, often due to the floods born from these events. Major hurricanes Isabel (2003) and Fran (1996) both caused noteworthy damage inland and generated flood conditions affecting Buena Vista. Additionally, Tropical Storm Lee in 2011 led to severe flooding in Buena Vista, devastating the local infrastructure. The historic record clearly underscores the necessity for the community to adopt adequate preparedness measures during hurricane season. Through improving infrastructure resistance to flood damage and encouraging public awareness of flood safety procedures, Buena Vista can enhance its resilience to hurricane threats.
Buena Vista, being situated inland and away from the northern coastline of Virginia, doesn't typically face the initial brunt of hurricanes. However, hurricane threats for this region shouldn't be entirely discounted. Former hurricanes have shown the ability to traverse inland, bringing significant wind and rainfall to areas such as Buena Vista. This town's position along the Maury River and its relatively lower elevation compared to adjacent areas make it vulnerable to flooding, especially during significant rain events associated with hurricanes. Here, flash flooding can be a real concern. Over the last 30 years, Buena Vista has indeed experienced the consequences of powerful hurricanes, often due to the floods born from these events. Major hurricanes Isabel (2003) and Fran (1996) both caused noteworthy damage inland and generated flood conditions affecting Buena Vista. Additionally, Tropical Storm Lee in 2011 led to severe flooding in Buena Vista, devastating the local infrastructure. The historic record clearly underscores the necessity for the community to adopt adequate preparedness measures during hurricane season. Through improving infrastructure resistance to flood damage and encouraging public awareness of flood safety procedures, Buena Vista can enhance its resilience to hurricane threats.
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