While Plant City is situated about 25 miles inland from the Tampa Bay coastal area, it is by no means immune to the substantial impacts of hurricanes. In general, the most significant threat facing Plant City tends to be the extreme and heavy rain that accompanies hurricanes, which can lead to substantial flooding. This is particularly true given that the town lies on relatively flat land, with most of it sitting less than 100 feet above sea level. Therefore, low-lying areas could be especially susceptible to river and flash flooding. Furthermore, hurricanes' strong winds can inflict severe damage on structures and blow down trees and power lines, causing widespread power outages. Plant City also has a past record of hurricane impacts. In more recent history, in 2004, Plant City was significantly affected by Hurricane Frances, which brought heavy rainfall and caused flood-related damage. Also, in 2017, Hurricane Irma, though it did not hit directly, still resulted in considerable damage due to its intensity and size. Despite its distance from the coast, the town went through strong wind gusts, massive rainfall, and isolated tornadoes which caused structural damage and flooded streets. Therefore, hurricane readiness should be a top priority for the Plant City residents due to these historical occurrences and geographical predispositions.