Hobe Sound, Florida, has a heightened risk for hurricane impacts due to its geographic location along the Atlantic Coast of Florida. One potential impact that deserves consideration in this – particularly in a hurricane scenario – is storm surge. The community is within close range of the coast, therefore storm surges could potentially inundate portions of the town, depending upon the hurricane's intensity and angle of approach. Moreover, Hobe Sound is generally low-lying, reaching only slight elevation variation, which increases the threat for flooding. Further risks such as wind damages and threats associated with torrential rainfall are also likely for Hobe Sound, including power outages, roof damage, and the likelihood of downed trees. Historically, Hobe Sound has seen its share of major hurricanes. For instance, it experienced significant flooding and wind damage during Hurricanes Frances and Jeanne in 2004, which were only weeks apart. Moreover, in the last 30 years, Hobe Sound has also been susceptible to indirect impacts of hurricanes such as high winds and heavy rain from passing hurricanes, such as Hurricane Andrew in 1992 and Hurricane Irma in 2017. When considering the regularity and magnitude of such events in the area, it's clear that hurricanes pose a significant threat to Hobe Sound's safety and infrastructure, and that ongoing prevention and preparation measures are necessary.