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38.63°N -78.78°W
Timberville, Virginia
Rockingham 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 Timberville.
Timberville, Virginia, being an inland town, is somewhat sheltered from the direct brunt of hurricanes, which typically make landfall along the coast. However, even though it's sheltered from the immediate coastal impacts, torrential rains accompanying hurricanes can pose a significant flood risk. The town, situated along the North Fork of the Shenandoah River, has a history of flooding, particularly along its river-fronting neighborhoods. Elevation also plays a role in flood risk – Timberville's average elevation is roughly 950 feet, but valleys and lower-lying areas may be more susceptible.
In terms of historical hurricane impacts in the region, Hurricane Fran in 1996 significantly affected the area with intense rainfall resulting in flash flooding along the Shenandoah River. In recent past, Hurricane Isabel in 2003 and the remnants of Hurricane Florence in 2018 also caused substantial rainfall leading to flooding in parts of Shenandoah Valley. Therefore, while Timberville's distance from the coast provides some level of protection against direct hurricane impacts, careful attention should be paid to potential flood risks associated with extreme rainfall events from these storms.
Timberville, Virginia, being an inland town, is somewhat sheltered from the direct brunt of hurricanes, which typically make landfall along the coast. However, even though it's sheltered from the immediate coastal impacts, torrential rains accompanying hurricanes can pose a significant flood risk. The town, situated along the North Fork of the Shenandoah River, has a history of flooding, particularly along its river-fronting neighborhoods. Elevation also plays a role in flood risk – Timberville's average elevation is roughly 950 feet, but valleys and lower-lying areas may be more susceptible. In terms of historical hurricane impacts in the region, Hurricane Fran in 1996 significantly affected the area with intense rainfall resulting in flash flooding along the Shenandoah River. In recent past, Hurricane Isabel in 2003 and the remnants of Hurricane Florence in 2018 also caused substantial rainfall leading to flooding in parts of Shenandoah Valley. Therefore, while Timberville's distance from the coast provides some level of protection against direct hurricane impacts, careful attention should be paid to potential flood risks associated with extreme rainfall events from these storms.
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