Forest City, Florida faces a considerable threat from hurricanes, despite its inland location in the state. While its distance from the coast does afford some level of protection from storm surges, its relatively low elevation and proximity to many water bodies, including Pearl Lake, Little Wekiva River and Lake Brantley, increase its susceptibility to freshwater flooding from intense rainfall that hurricanes often bring. Besides flooding, Forest City residents should also prepare for other potential hurricane impacts, such as high wind speeds, which could damage infrastructure, and power outages, which are common in the wake of a hurricane. Looking at historical data, Forest City and the surrounding area have seen significant hurricane activity over the past few decades. Notably, the town was in the path of Hurricane Charley in 2004, which produced winds up to 105 mph and caused extensive property damage. Furthermore, the flooding from Hurricanes Irma in 2017 and Matthew in 2016 caused substantial damage in the area, demonstrating the town's vulnerability to intense rain events. Over the past 30 years, it also likely experienced impacts from the 2004 Hurricane Frances and Hurricane Jeanne, which were among the ten costliest Atlantic hurricanes. Therefore, residents should consider these historical storms and the potential for similar impacts when preparing for hurricane season.