Last Updated: July 29, 2026
Hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30, and Virginia’s water utilities play a critical role in community safety and resilience. Even storms that don’t make landfall in Virginia can bring heavy rainfall, flooding, power outages, and supply chain disruptions that affect water operations.
The Commonwealth is entering hurricane season, which runs from June 1 through November 30. Now is the time to prepare and review your emergency plans to ensure your utility is ready for severe weather impacts. Review the Hurricane Checklist to help stay prepared. Below is the link to the EPA Hurricane Incident Action Checklist: Water Sector Utility Incident Action Checklist – Hurricanes.
More information on hurricane season and emergency preparedness can be found here.