Gibsonton, Florida, is located in close proximity to the coast along the eastern side of Tampa Bay, making it highly susceptible to the hazards associated with tropical systems, including hurricanes. The town is essentially at sea level with some areas having a moderate elevation, which increases the risk of storm surge, particularly during high tides. Additionally, due to numerous bodies of water such as rivers and their tributaries, along with its relatively flat landscape, Gibsonton has a significant risk of inland and riverine flooding, even from less intense hurricanes. A heavy rain event coupled with a storm surge could potentially lead to substantial flooding. Gibsonton also faces other hurricane impacts such as high-velocity wind damage and potential for tornadoes spawned by the cyclone. One major hurricane that has left a mark on Gibsonton in the past 30 years is Hurricane Irma in 2017. Irma brought strong winds and heavy rainfall, leading to fallen trees and power outages. There was considerable flooding due to the hurricane's storm surge. Another significant weather event was the No-Name Storm in 1993, also known as the Storm of the Century, which led to severe flooding in Gulf coast towns and caused several fatalities. Given these historical records and the geographical characteristics of Gibsonton, residents, local government, and emergency management agencies should focus on proper hurricane preparedness measures such as evacuation planning, infrastructure fortification, and effective communication to mitigate the effects of these potentially catastrophic events.