Shenandoah Shores, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Warren County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
783 Population 807/sq mi density
$92,813 Median Income $29,894 per capita
$282,000 Home Value $369,232 Zillow
$1,549 Median Rent 21.5% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$92,813 median income, 11.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$282,000 home value, $1,549/mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
34.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Shenandoah Shores experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. The area receives 21.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.7°F
1% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation586 ft (179 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density807/sq mi
Coordinates38.9622°N, 78.1402°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWarren County County
Nearest AirportWinchester Regional (WGO)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.4"
14% above US avg
Snowfall 21.1"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.76"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.45"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score31.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability13.8 / 100
Community Resilience53.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

40 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Jan 14, 2025.

Aug 23, 2011 11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M5.8 118 km
Aug 25, 2011 8 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M4.5 114 km
Aug 24, 2011 11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M4.2 118 km
Mar 15, 1991 7 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.8 137 km
May 5, 2003 Virginia M3.6 150 km
Jul 16, 2010 5 km NNW of Barnesville, Maryland M3.6 71 km
Aug 24, 2011 16 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.4 128 km
Sep 1, 2011 7 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M3.4 114 km
Sep 22, 2001 5 km E of Pantops, Virginia M3.2 107 km
Jan 30, 2012 9 km SSE of Louisa, Virginia M3.1 114 km
Jan 17, 2016 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia M3.0 48 km
Oct 2, 2010 10 km NNW of Ashland, Virginia M3.0 135 km
Oct 12, 2011 9 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 115 km
Mar 26, 2012 13 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 118 km
Aug 23, 2011 9 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 116 km
Mar 15, 2015 6 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 113 km
Apr 21, 1998 1 km NNW of Free Union, Virginia M2.8 96 km
Jan 14, 2025 1 km NNE of Wyndham, Virginia M2.8 147 km
Feb 19, 2012 12 km S of Louisa, Virginia M2.7 117 km
Aug 29, 2011 10 km S of Louisa, Virginia M2.7 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Irene (2011, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2011 Irene Category 1 290 km
2003 Isabel Category 1 255 km
1999 Floyd Category 1 300 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

315 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 6 fatalities, 245 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 28, 2002 EF4 95 km 3
Sep 24, 2001 EF4 46 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF3 57 km 0
Oct 18, 1990 EF3 75 km 0
Jul 25, 1985 EF3 88 km 0
Sep 5, 1979 EF3 94 km 1
Jan 26, 1978 EF3 89 km 1
Mar 21, 1976 EF3 71 km 0
Apr 1, 1973 EF3 72 km 0
Sep 30, 1959 EF3 78 km 1
Nov 2, 2018 EF2 94 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 79 km 0
May 8, 2008 EF2 86 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 79 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 80 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 72 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 45 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 73 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 49 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 23 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: PINNACLES (24,792 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 PINNACLES 24,792 43 km
2016 ROCKY MTN FIRE 2016 9,299 86 km
2024 WATERFALL MOUNTAIN 9,251 49 km
2024 WAITES RUN 5,496 40 km
2002 FULTZ RUN 4,638 61 km
1986 BIG RUN 4,161 89 km
2012 SHIPWRECK 3,779 68 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,667 67 km
2014 CUB RUN RX 2,868 67 km
2011 VALLEY 2,514 91 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,460 46 km
2024 CAPON 2,302 71 km
2012 NEIGHBOR MTN FIRE 1,986 36 km
2011 SMITH RUN FIRE 1,908 17 km
2001 NEW CREEK MTN 1,689 95 km
1999 BOOTEN GAP 1,652 62 km
2024 DOVE HOLLOW 1,634 66 km
2020 UNNAMED 1,572 43 km
1995 SHENGAP 1,385 59 km
2006 CARDINAL 1,345 48 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 2.5 in Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 3.8 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.4 in
June 71°F (22°C) 4.5 in
July 75°F (24°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 4.0 in
September 67°F (19°C) 4.8 in Wettest
October 56°F (13°C) 3.4 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.3 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.1 in

Shenandoah Shores has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 34°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.5").

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