North Key Largo in Florida is highly vulnerable due to its geographical positioning in the Atlantic hurricane belt and the relatively low elevation of the area. Its proximity to the coast presents an inherent threat from hurricanes, with considerable risks from storm surges, particularly in the case of high-category hurricanes. The low elevation further intensifies the risk of floods during heavy rains as the water does not have an adequate slope for run-off. Additionally, the limestone soil composition of the Keys cannot absorb the rainfall quickly, which further contributes to flooding. Over the past 30 years, North Key Largo has been impacted by several major hurricanes and storms. Hurricane Andrew in 1992 resulted in extensive damage and had a major impact on the regions infrastructure and wildlife. More recently, Hurricane Irma in 2017 also caused severe damage and flooding in this area. The historical flood risk for North Key Largo is significant due to the common occurrence of these natural disasters, along with regular high tides and rainfall. Citizens and businesses in North Key Largo need to be prepared for potential loss of utilities, ingress and egress due to flooded roads, and damage to property due to strong winds and rising waters caused by storm surges during hurricane season.