Altamonte Springs, Florida, is situated approximately 30 miles inland from the east coast of Florida, providing some buffer from the direct effects of hurricanes, such as storm surges along the coastal regions. Nevertheless, the town is not immune to hurricane impacts. As a low-lying region with an average elevation of only about 83 feet, it can experience significant rainfall totals and consequent flooding from tropical storms and hurricanes. Notably, the town doesn't have an extensive flood history, but events such as Hurricane Irma in 2017, which dropped around 10 inches of rain, led to widespread flooding in the area. Aside from flooding, damaging winds from hurricanes can cause extensive property damage and power outages in Altamonte Springs. Fallen trees can block roads and damage properties, potentially isolating neighborhoods and making recovery efforts more challenging. Hurricanes Charley in 2004 and Irma in 2017 caused significant wind damage in and around the town, impacting infrastructure, disrupting power supply, and causing property damage. Due to these potential impacts, residents should take hurricane warnings seriously and prepare accordingly, considering both flooding risk and the potential for extended power outages from wind damage.