Hurricane Risk for Virginia Beach, VA
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Since 1851, 0 hurricanes and tropical storms have passed within 150 miles of Virginia Beach. Here's what you should know.
Local note: Long, low-lying barrier islands and a broad Atlantic-facing coastline make storm surge the primary hazard for Virginia Beach — recent near misses and impacts from storms like Hurricane Isaias (2020) and Category 3 Zeta (2020) underscore its vulnerability to surge and damaging winds.
By the numbers
Total storms
0
since None
Major (Cat 3+)
0
at closest approach
Hurricanes (Cat 1+)
0
all categories
County
Virginia Beach County
Virginia
The full risk breakdown for Virginia Beach
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Preparedness
- Know your zone. Virginia Beach is in Virginia Beach County — look up your evacuation zone here.
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- Have 3+ days of supplies. Water (1 gal/person/day), non-perishable food, medications, flashlights, batteries, cash.
- Have an evacuation plan. Know where you'll go, how you'll get there, what you'll bring.
- Follow official orders. If your zone is told to evacuate, leave. Don't wait.