Archer, Florida, which is roughly 20 miles from the coast, may not face direct landfall of hurricanes as often as the coastal areas. However, it's still at substantial risk from tropical cyclones, particularly in instances where storms move into the Gulf of Mexico and make landfall on the West Coast of the peninsula, which then move northeast through the state. Archer's relatively low elevation (about 59 feet above sea level) combined with its sandy soil can cause specific problems during a storm surge or heavy rain event, as it exacerbates surface run-off and may potentially lead to flooding incidents. Moreover, the city's inland location doesn't shelter it from high wind damage, as hurricanes can maintain their intensity quite a distance inland. In the past 30 years, the major hurricanes that have impacted Archer include Hurricane Irma (2017), Hurricane Frances (2004), and Hurricane Andrew (1992). Irma, a Category 4 storm, was particularly devastating, causing widespread wind damage and power outages. Despite not being coastal, Archer experiences the indirect effects of hurricanes such as heavy rainfall leading to flooding. Possibly the strongest threat to the city regardless of elevation or immediate coastal impact is the risk of heavy rain bands or tail-end spurs of major storms that cause accumulated crippling rainfall. These flood risks should always be a part of storm preparedness and response planning due to Archer's historical susceptibility.