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38.42°N -77.41°W
Stafford Courthouse, Virginia
Stafford 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 Stafford Courthouse.
Stafford Courthouse, Virginia, being located about 70 miles inland from the coast, does not face the direct, immediate impacts of a landfalling hurricane, such as storm surge. However, despite being inland, the town faces significant risk from heavy rainfall that is associated with hurricanes, which can lead to flooding. The relatively lower elevation, averaged around 220 feet, mixed with the town's proximity to Rochenbach Creek and Potomac River can exacerbate flood risks.
Historically, Stafford Courthouse has borne the brunt of several hurricanes and tropical storms that have resulted in significant flooding. In the past 30 years, events such as Hurricane Fran in 1996 and Hurricane Isabel in 2003 have caused extensive damages. Among the most significant weather events was Tropical Storm Lee in 2011, causing major flooding and serious damage in Stafford Courthouse. Thus, it is important that residents of Stafford Courthouse take precautions, heed evacuation notices and remain vigilant when there is potential for hurricane threats.
Stafford Courthouse, Virginia, being located about 70 miles inland from the coast, does not face the direct, immediate impacts of a landfalling hurricane, such as storm surge. However, despite being inland, the town faces significant risk from heavy rainfall that is associated with hurricanes, which can lead to flooding. The relatively lower elevation, averaged around 220 feet, mixed with the town's proximity to Rochenbach Creek and Potomac River can exacerbate flood risks. Historically, Stafford Courthouse has borne the brunt of several hurricanes and tropical storms that have resulted in significant flooding. In the past 30 years, events such as Hurricane Fran in 1996 and Hurricane Isabel in 2003 have caused extensive damages. Among the most significant weather events was Tropical Storm Lee in 2011, causing major flooding and serious damage in Stafford Courthouse. Thus, it is important that residents of Stafford Courthouse take precautions, heed evacuation notices and remain vigilant when there is potential for hurricane threats.
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