Harlem Heights, Florida, is located in Lee County, on the Gulf Coast. Its location on the coast and below the Florida elevation estimation (Florida's average elevation is about 6 feet, Harlem Heights is approximately 10 feet) makes it susceptible to coastal flooding, frequent and severe hurricanes, and storm surges. Considering the town's relatively low elevation and proximity to the coast, hurricanes could pose significant risks, including property damage and loss of life. Furthermore, high winds and extreme weather conditions could entail extensive damage to infrastructure, such as power outages and disrupted communication lines, which in turn can cause an upheaval in normal daily life and services. Over the past 30 years, there have been several significant storms that have impacted Harlem Heights, including Hurricane Charley in 2004 and Hurricane Irma in 2017. Both these hurricanes made landfall as Category 4 storms and caused massive infrastructure and property damage. Hurricane Michael in 2018, although not making landfall in Lee County, had significant effects by bringing heavy rainfall and spawning tornadoes in the area. Localized flooding risks are heightened for Harlem Heights due to the presence of tidal creeks and tributaries. Taking into account these historical events, the combination of a low-lying coastal region and likely storm force can lead to a large and extensive storm surge that can inundate large parts of the town, apart from the projected heavy rainfall that accompanies such storms adding to the flood risk.