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37.25°N -81.27°W
Bluefield, Virginia
Tazewell 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 Bluefield.
Bluefield, Virginia, situated inland and at higher elevations, is less likely to face the direct high-speed winds typically associated with coastal hurricanes. However, its location doesn't completely shield it from the effects of hurricanes. Potential impacts include intense rains that could swell rivers and streams, leading to inland flooding, which could be exacerbated by the town's elevation. Saturated grounds can make Bluefield susceptible to trees downing, power outages, and landslide events. In addition, the lower pressure associated with a hurricane could give rise to brief, tornadic activity.
Over the previous three decades, Bluefield has been affected indirectly by several major hurricanes. Hurricane Camille hit Virginia in 1969, yet its extensive rain bands left a historic flood mark in Bluefield. A more recent event, Hurricane Florence in 2018, resulted in flooding from the overflow of streams and rivers due to sustained heavy rains and left thousands without power, even though Bluefield was not in the direct path. Each time, Bluefield's emergency services and disaster management had been pressured to maintain safety. Hence, thorough preparations and awareness campaigns are necessary when hurricanes are forecasted in the region.
Bluefield, Virginia, situated inland and at higher elevations, is less likely to face the direct high-speed winds typically associated with coastal hurricanes. However, its location doesn't completely shield it from the effects of hurricanes. Potential impacts include intense rains that could swell rivers and streams, leading to inland flooding, which could be exacerbated by the town's elevation. Saturated grounds can make Bluefield susceptible to trees downing, power outages, and landslide events. In addition, the lower pressure associated with a hurricane could give rise to brief, tornadic activity. Over the previous three decades, Bluefield has been affected indirectly by several major hurricanes. Hurricane Camille hit Virginia in 1969, yet its extensive rain bands left a historic flood mark in Bluefield. A more recent event, Hurricane Florence in 2018, resulted in flooding from the overflow of streams and rivers due to sustained heavy rains and left thousands without power, even though Bluefield was not in the direct path. Each time, Bluefield's emergency services and disaster management had been pressured to maintain safety. Hence, thorough preparations and awareness campaigns are necessary when hurricanes are forecasted in the region.
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