Conway, Florida, situated in central Orange County, presents a unique set of circumstances when considering hurricane impacts. Though the town benefits from being located inland -- approximately 60 miles from Atlantic coast and about 80 miles from the Gulf Coast -- thus lessening the impact of storm surges which mostly affect coastal regions, it remains vulnerable to other severe weather events associated with hurricanes, the prominent ones being high-speed winds and intense rainfall. The flat terrain and low elevation of the city mean that accumulation of heavy rainfall, particularly during a slow-moving hurricane, could result in flash flooding. In the past three decades, Conway has experienced several significant hurricanes and their associated floods. Hurricane Charley in 2004 was a particularly impactful event, bringing with it devastating winds and heavy rainfall which caused significant property damage. More recently, Hurricane Irma in 2017 resulted in widespread flooding around Orlando and its surrounding suburbs, including Conway, due to extremely heavy rainfall. Given these factors, Conway residents should consider hurricanes a serious threat, and should always heed evacuation, if advised, and other safety notices issued by local and state officials. Adequate preparation, such as securing property against wind damage and provisions for potential power outages and flooding, are also important aspects of hurricane readiness.