County: Fairfax
ZIP Codes: 22033, 20171
Navy, Virginia, given its proximity to the coast, contends with a significant hurricane threat during the season. It is exposed not only to the storm's direct impacts, including high-speed winds and heavy rainfall, but also to secondary hazards like storm surge, tropical storm-driven flooding and tornadoes. The region is typically at a low elevation, with minimal variation in land height, thus increasing its risk to flooding. In the past 30 years, the town has been impacted by major hurricanes such as Hurricane Floyd in 1999, Hurricane Isabel in 2003, and more recently, Hurricane Matthew in 2016. Flooding from these hurricanes resulted in significant damage, further highlighting the risks this area faces owing to its geographic location and topography. Hurricane Isabel, in particular, caused severe flooding and wind damage in Navy, Virginia. The town could potentially suffer extensive damage from future hurricanes, particularly if its infrastructure has not been improved or updated to withstand such events. In addition to direct property damage, these weather events often cause widespread power outages, threaten public safety, disrupt transportation, and have drastic impacts on the local economy. Therefore, organized evacuation plans, robust building codes, and flood control efforts will be vital for the town's resilience against future weather events.