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38.84°N -77.42°W
Centreville, Virginia
Fairfax 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 Centreville.
Though Centreville, Virginia is located approximately 100 miles away from the closest coast, it is still susceptible to adverse weather conditions that could be triggered by a hurricane, particularly heavy rainfall which could lead to localized flooding. Its modest elevation (approximately 384 feet above sea level) doesn't eliminate flood risk entirely, especially in relation to flash floods that occur due to torrential rainfall. Flooding is perhaps the most significant natural hazard the town faces in relation to hurricanes, with tropical systems capable of dumping substantial rainfall on the area and causing rivers and streams to overflow.
Historically, Centreville, though inland, has seen a handful of hurricane impacts over the past 30 years. Hurricane Isabel in 2003, for example, affected the region with strong winds, heavy rainfall, and power outages. Along the same lines, flooding was a significant issue during Hurricane Fran in 1996. More recently, the remnants of Hurricane Lee in 2011 produced significant rainfall leading to widespread flooding, emphasized by the fact that Fairfax county has a history of flash floods as it is traversed by multiple waterways. These events underline the potential hurricane threat and citizens should have a good understanding of their flood risk, have evacuation routes planned, and keep on top of local weather updates during hurricane season.
Though Centreville, Virginia is located approximately 100 miles away from the closest coast, it is still susceptible to adverse weather conditions that could be triggered by a hurricane, particularly heavy rainfall which could lead to localized flooding. Its modest elevation (approximately 384 feet above sea level) doesn't eliminate flood risk entirely, especially in relation to flash floods that occur due to torrential rainfall. Flooding is perhaps the most significant natural hazard the town faces in relation to hurricanes, with tropical systems capable of dumping substantial rainfall on the area and causing rivers and streams to overflow. Historically, Centreville, though inland, has seen a handful of hurricane impacts over the past 30 years. Hurricane Isabel in 2003, for example, affected the region with strong winds, heavy rainfall, and power outages. Along the same lines, flooding was a significant issue during Hurricane Fran in 1996. More recently, the remnants of Hurricane Lee in 2011 produced significant rainfall leading to widespread flooding, emphasized by the fact that Fairfax county has a history of flash floods as it is traversed by multiple waterways. These events underline the potential hurricane threat and citizens should have a good understanding of their flood risk, have evacuation routes planned, and keep on top of local weather updates during hurricane season.
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