Bell, Florida sits in Gilchrist County about 40 miles from the coast. This inland location offers some buffer against the full brunt of a hurricane; however, the town could still experience significant impacts from any hurricane that strikes the Florida Atlantic or Gulf Coast that are close enough. Potential impacts for Bell would largely consist of wind damage, though storm surge isn't a risk due to the town's elevation above sea level and distance from the coast. Flooding, resulting from hurricane-induced rain bands, is another major concern due to frequent stormwater problems the city already faces. The town of Bell has been largely spared the worst of Florida's recent hurricane history, with no direct hits from a major hurricane in the past 30 years. However, the town was affected by Hurricane Hermine in 2016 and Michael in 2018, both causing severe rainfall, leading to flooding in areas around Bell. As with most of Florida, residents should always be prepared for the potential of hurricane impacts and have plans in place, particularly due to the risk of flooding. Given how variable hurricane paths can be, any shift could pose new threats to inland towns like Bell.