Ocklawaha, Florida, despite not being directly on the coast, is susceptible to the impacts of hurricanes due to its proximity to both the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. Hurricanes that make landfall along either coast can bring damaging impacts such as strong winds, heavy rainfall, and the potential for tornado development. Given Ocklawaha's relatively low elevation and its situation near large bodies of water like Lake Weir, the area is at risk from potential freshwater flooding due to heavy rain caused by hurricanes. This is further amplified if the ground is already saturated ahead of the storm, increasing the risk of flooding even with smaller amounts of rainfall. Looking at historical storm impacts, hurricanes like Erin and Andrew in 1992, Charley in 2004, and Irma in 2017 have brought serious impacts to central Florida and likely impacted Ocklawaha as well. Hurricane Irma in 2017, which traversed the whole state causing extensive damages, brought major flooding to numerous areas in Florida. Less extreme, but still significant, was Tropical Storm Fay in 2008, which brought heavy rainfall and flooding to many parts of central Florida. Considering these factors, hurricanes and subsequent flood risks remain a serious concern for the Ocklawaha area.