Why aren't there more data centers in the solid craton part of the content far from these inevitable coastal problems? Genuinely curious as to why Minnesota or something is the datacenter capital of the US.
Not only is the first floor 6 feet above the ground, but it is at the top of a gentle slope that naturally drains all water away to lower areas. The water level locally, would have to be about 20 feet for the first inch of water to push its way through the doors.
There is absolutely NO reason that any datacenter in VA should be having problems, aside from either shoddy facilities management or poor initial choice of the site. Don't let anyone tell you differently.
You know except for hurricanes and terrorism but whatever it's got a fat pipe.