Navarre Beach, Florida, located on the coast of Florida's panhandle, is directly exposed to the Gulf of Mexico, making it highly vulnerable to the detrimental impacts of hurricanes. These may include strong destructive winds, potentially devastating storm surges, and frequent lightning occurrences. Its coastal location also means it is highly susceptible to flooding from both storm surges and heavy rain associated with hurricanes. Furthermore, the town's relatively low elevation can exacerbate the risk of flooding. Consequently, significant damage to infrastructure and property, as well as the disruption of local economic activities, such as tourism and fisheries, can be expected from major hurricane events. Historically, Navarre Beach has witnessed several aggressive hurricanes and floods over the last 30 years. Hurricane Opal in 1995, Ivan in 2004, and Dennis in 2005 were among the most severe, bringing extensive flooding and destruction in their wake. Most notably, in 2004, Hurricane Ivan caused significant damage, with its high storm surges and powerful winds leading to extensive property and infrastructure damage. Likewise, the impact of these hurricanes emphasized the area's vulnerability to these intense weather events and underlined the importance of adequate preparation, resilient infrastructure, effective flood management systems, and comprehensive evacuation plans.