County: Clarke
ZIP Codes: 22611



Berryville, Virginia, is located approximately 200 miles inland from the Atlantic coast, which provides some degree of protection from the immediate impacts of a landfalling hurricane. However, hurricanes and tropical storms which make landfall along the Eastern Seaboard can still reach Berryville, mostly in the form of heavy precipitation that leads to flooding. Berryville's elevation - around 422 feet on an average - is not particularly high, which can make the area susceptible to flooding, particularly along streams and other low-lying areas. Given its vulnerability to heavy rain and subsequent flooding, Berryville residents must still take hurricane threats seriously, even though it may not face the damaging winds and storm surge that coastal areas experience. In the past 30 years, Berryville has been affected by several significant weather events. In 2003, Hurricane Isabel brought heavy rain to the region, causing flooding and wind damage. Residents also felt the impacts of Hurricane Sandy in 2012 which brought similar heavy rain, wind, and even some snow, leading to power outages in the town. In recent years, torrential rains from Hurricanes Matthew in 2016 and Michael in 2018 also tested the town's flooding resilience. Even though the hurricanes themselves weakened significantly before reaching this far inland, the associated rainfall still created hazardous conditions and led to significant flooding risks. These historical events underscore the importance of preparedness measures in Berryville, especially for heavy rainfall and flooding associated with tropical systems.






This page shows the hurricane evacuation zone for Berryville, Virginia, based on official state and local data. Your evacuation zone indicates your area’s risk from storm surge and flooding during a hurricane or tropical storm. When officials issue evacuation orders, they often do so by zone (e.g., Zone A, Zone B), so knowing your zone helps you understand when and whether you may need to evacuate. Always confirm with the official state or county evacuation zone map linked above, as boundaries can be updated.
To see evacuation zones for other cities and towns in your state, visit our hurricane evacuation zones in VA page and choose a different town. For a full list of states we cover, see hurricane evacuation zones by state. You can also use our hurricane evacuation zone by ZIP code lookup to quickly find your zone by ZIP code.
Storm surge—water driven ashore by a hurricane—is one of the greatest threats to life and property in coastal and low-lying areas. Evacuation zones are drawn using elevation, historical surge data, and flood models so that the most vulnerable areas are identified in advance. If you are in a higher-risk zone, having an evacuation plan and a go-kit ready can save critical time when an order is issued. This hurricane evacuation zone lookup gives you a clear starting point so you can plan ahead and stay informed.
Hurricane preparedness goes beyond knowing your zone. It includes having an evacuation route, a family communication plan, emergency supplies (water, food, medications, important documents), and a plan for pets. The hurricane supplies list on this page is a good basis for a go-kit. We also recommend signing up for local emergency alerts and following your state and county emergency management offices for the latest evacuation zone information and orders.
The primary evacuation zone shown at the top of this page is derived from the same type of data that state and local emergency managers use. The map on this site helps you see where Berryville, Virginia sits in relation to zone boundaries. For the most authoritative and up-to-date boundaries, use the official “know your zone” or evacuation zone map link provided above; we link to it so you can verify your zone before and during hurricane season.
If you need to look up another address or town, return to our state evacuation zone page for VA to choose a different city or town, or go to our main hurricane evacuation zones by state page to switch states. Our ZIP code evacuation zone lookup is another way to quickly find hurricane evacuation zone information by ZIP code across the regions we support.
When a hurricane or tropical storm threatens, follow the guidance of your local emergency management office and the National Weather Service. Evacuation orders are issued based on the specific storm track and intensity, so your zone is a guide—not a substitute for official instructions. By using this site to find your evacuation zone and prepare in advance, you give yourself and your family a better chance of staying safe when the next storm approaches.