Matlacha Isles-Matlacha Shores, Florida faces a significant threat from hurricanes due to its coastal location, low elevation, and history of storm impacts. The town is situated directly on the Gulf of Mexico, with little geographic protection from incoming storms. This proximity to the coast often leads to direct impacts from storm surge, which can lead to rapid and extensive flooding. With a low-lying coastal terrain and a mean elevation of just a few feet above sea level, the risk of flood inundation is particularly high. Over the past 30 years, the town has faced the significant impacts of Hurricane Andrew (1992), Charley (2004), and Irma (2017). Andrew and Irma both brought significant wind damage while Charley and Irma resulted in notable flooding with direct hits to the area. Any future hurricane holds the potential to damage infrastructure, including local homes, businesses, and utility networks, and could disrupt transportation due to flooded roads. Given its past hurricanes, residents of Matlacha Isles-Matlacha Shores should prepare with the understanding that further hurricane threats could lead to significant flood damage, lengthy power outages, and an evacuation mandate from local authorities.