Franconia Virginia is a suburban community in Fairfax County on the Orange Line Metro corridor between DC and Alexandria. The Franconia-Springfield Metro station serves as a major transit hub for federal workers and defense contractors commuting between Northern Virginia and Washington. The community is near the I-95/I-395 corridor that serves as the primary transportation artery for Northern Virginia defense and government employment centers.
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 6 / 10 Moderate |
| Primary Hazard | Defense / Transit / Suburban |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X (Low-Moderate Risk) |
| County FEMA Declarations | 28 |
| Last Major Event | Derecho (June 2012) |
// Emergency Information
| Emergency Phone | 703-691-2131 |
| Evacuation Routes | I-95 South, I-66 West, I-495, US-1 South |
| Elevation | 310 ft above sea level |
// County Risk Profile
Fairfax County VA
Virginia · Tornado / Severe Storm
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5/10
Moderate Risk
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