Pretty Bayou, Florida, has a relatively high hurricane threat due to its immediate proximity to the Gulf Coast and its low elevation. The town sits nearly at sea level and is intertwined with multiple waterways, making it particularly susceptible to hurricane-induced flooding from both storm surge and excessive rainfall. These geographical attributes have historically amplified the impact of hurricanes, potentially causing catastrophic outcomes. In the event of a hurricane, considerations also should be made for high-speed winds that can result in significant structural damages to buildings, downed power lines causing power outages, and fallen trees that may obstruct roads, hindering evacuation and emergency services. In terms of historical hurricane impacts, the most significant in recent history would be Hurricane Michael in 2018, which was a Category 5 storm at landfall near Mexico Beach, just east of Pretty Bayou. This hurricane brought devastating winds and extreme flooding to this area. The comprehensive damage from this single event illustrates the town's vulnerability to such storms. Consequently, hurricane preparedness planning, infrastructure strength assessments, evacuation plans, and timely warnings are essential for the residents of Pretty Bayou.