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37.24°N -77.43°W
Ettrick, Virginia
Chesterfield Co.
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- 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 Ettrick.
Ettrick, Virginia, while relatively inland, is not entirely shielded from the effects of hurricanes or tropical storms. As it sits approximately 90 miles from the Virginia coast, it can be susceptible to heavy rain, strong winds, and subsequent flooding from coastal storms, particularly when these storm remnants encounter the higher terrain of the Piedmont region where Ettrick is located. The town's proximity to the Appomattox River also heightens its flood risk during periods of heavy rainfall.
Notable past hurricanes that have adversely affected Ettrick over the past 30 years include Hurricane Fran in 1996 and Hurricane Isabel in 2003. Both of these storms caused significant rainfall and flooding in the region. Reviewing the Federal Emergency Management Agency's flood maps for Ettrick illuminates the potential risk areas, proving particularly vulnerable are properties close to the Appomattox River and Ettrick Creek. During major storm events, there would likely be significant pre-emptive preparations for residents in these flood-prone areas, such as strategic sandbagging and coordinated evacuation procedures, to minimize property damage and ensure citizen safety.
Ettrick, Virginia, while relatively inland, is not entirely shielded from the effects of hurricanes or tropical storms. As it sits approximately 90 miles from the Virginia coast, it can be susceptible to heavy rain, strong winds, and subsequent flooding from coastal storms, particularly when these storm remnants encounter the higher terrain of the Piedmont region where Ettrick is located. The town's proximity to the Appomattox River also heightens its flood risk during periods of heavy rainfall. Notable past hurricanes that have adversely affected Ettrick over the past 30 years include Hurricane Fran in 1996 and Hurricane Isabel in 2003. Both of these storms caused significant rainfall and flooding in the region. Reviewing the Federal Emergency Management Agency's flood maps for Ettrick illuminates the potential risk areas, proving particularly vulnerable are properties close to the Appomattox River and Ettrick Creek. During major storm events, there would likely be significant pre-emptive preparations for residents in these flood-prone areas, such as strategic sandbagging and coordinated evacuation procedures, to minimize property damage and ensure citizen safety.
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