Waukeenah, Florida, while not directly located on the coast, is still at risk of significant impact from hurricanes due to its proximity to coastal areas. The location is around 20 miles inland from Florida's Gulf Coast, which means it can experience severe winds, heavy rainfall, and potential tornadoes that hurricanes often bring inland. As Waukeenah lies within a relatively flat region of North Florida, with low elevation, it is subject to flooding risks, often aggravated by hurricane-driven precipitation. However, being slightly inland provides some buffering against the most serious storm surges that normally affect coastal communities. Regarding historical instances, Hurricane Hermine in 2016 and Hurricane Michael in 2018 affected this region significantly. Hermine, a Category 1 storm, and Michael, a powerful Category 5 hurricane, both resulted in flooding, wind damage, power outages, and road closures in and around Waukeenah. Future hurricanes could bring similar, or potentially worse, impacts due to climate changes that may intensify hurricanes. Therefore, residents of Waukeenah need to prepare during hurricane season, taking into account the possibilities of high winds, significant rainfall, and isolation due to flooded or blocked roads.