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38.78°N -77.06°W
Belle Haven, Virginia
Fairfax 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 Belle Haven.
Being situated on the Eastern Shore of Virginia, Belle Haven's proximity to the Atlantic Ocean and the Chesapeake Bay makes it susceptible to significant hurricane risks. Coastal areas like Belle Haven are certainly under threat from hurricane-based damages such as wind damage, storm surge, and flooding. Its relatively low elevation (6 feet) exposes it to more severe flooding risks, especially during hurricanes. Even when a hurricane does not make landfall in Virginia, the town may still experience extreme rainfall leading to flooding, especially in low-lying and poorly drained areas.
Throughout history, Belle Haven has experienced several significant hurricanes and floods. The passage of Hurricane Floyd in 1999 brought surge tides, damaging winds and heavy, widespread rain resulting in massive flooding in the area. More recently, Hurricane Sandy in 2012 although didn't make landfall in the state, it caused extensive flooding and wind damages in the town. The flood risk for Belle Haven is also elevated by its numerous streams and creeks, which can overflow their banks rapidly in heavy rain events. In conclusion, residents of Belle Haven should be prepared for potential hurricane impacts and should consider flood insurance due to the town's increased risk for flooding.
Being situated on the Eastern Shore of Virginia, Belle Haven's proximity to the Atlantic Ocean and the Chesapeake Bay makes it susceptible to significant hurricane risks. Coastal areas like Belle Haven are certainly under threat from hurricane-based damages such as wind damage, storm surge, and flooding. Its relatively low elevation (6 feet) exposes it to more severe flooding risks, especially during hurricanes. Even when a hurricane does not make landfall in Virginia, the town may still experience extreme rainfall leading to flooding, especially in low-lying and poorly drained areas. Throughout history, Belle Haven has experienced several significant hurricanes and floods. The passage of Hurricane Floyd in 1999 brought surge tides, damaging winds and heavy, widespread rain resulting in massive flooding in the area. More recently, Hurricane Sandy in 2012 although didn't make landfall in the state, it caused extensive flooding and wind damages in the town. The flood risk for Belle Haven is also elevated by its numerous streams and creeks, which can overflow their banks rapidly in heavy rain events. In conclusion, residents of Belle Haven should be prepared for potential hurricane impacts and should consider flood insurance due to the town's increased risk for flooding.
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