Weather FAQ: Fredericksburg, VA

Question 1

Has Fredericksburg, Virginia flooded?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the Rappahannock River has flooded Fredericksburg repeatedly; Hurricane Agnes in 1972 sent the river to a record 36.7 feet, inundating much of the lower city and destroying bridges.

Question 2

What is Fredericksburg, Virginia's record low temperature?

Accepted Answer

Fredericksburg's record low is minus 6°F.

Question 3

How does Fredericksburg's location affect its winter storms?

Accepted Answer

Fredericksburg lies in a critical transition zone where nor'easters deliver either heavy snow or damaging ice depending on precise storm track; a track 20 to 30 miles north means a foot of snow while a track 20 to 30 miles south can mean a catastrophic ice storm instead.

Question 4

What types of flooding does Fredericksburg, VA experience?

Accepted Answer

The worst flooding events in Fredericksburg arrive when tropical systems stall over Virginia after making landfall further south, sending the Rappahannock River over its banks.

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