North Lauderdale, Florida, while being reasonably inland when compared to other coastal Florida cities, is still susceptible to heavy impacts from hurricanes, due primarily to high wind damage and heavy flooding from storm surges. The city's relative proximity to the coast, approximately eight miles, puts it within striking distance of high winds and storm surges. Furthermore, despite North Lauderdale's elevation, which sits about 10 feet above sea level, areas of the city are still prone to localized flooding. Flooding risks are particularly high during hurricane season due to the heavy rainfall that these storms often bring with them. Combining the factors of wind and water, power outages and infrastructure damage are also significant concerns during hurricane events. Relative to major storms in the past 30 years, in 1992, Hurricane Andrew, a Category 5 storm, caused significant damage to North Lauderdale and surrounding communities. Additionally, Hurricane Wilma in 2005, another powerful hurricane, caused substantial flooding and wind damage. Hurricane Irma in 2017 also resulted in severe weather conditions in North Lauderdale, including dangerous storm surges and flooding. These historical instances underline the importance of hurricane preparedness for North Lauderdale residents, including the need to have evacuation plans in place, supplies on hand, and a keen awareness of the city's potential flooding hotspots.