Callaway, Florida is highly vulnerable to hurricanes due to its proximity to the coast. The town is situated on the northern shores of East Bay, which directly connects to the Gulf of Mexico, putting it in the path of hurricanes coming from the coast. Furthermore, Callaway's elevation is really low, which makes the town remarkably susceptible to flooding during hurricanes, tropical storms, or even heavy rain. Indeed, hurricanes in the Gulf often bring considerable storm surges, causing severe and at times extreme flooding, damaging houses and infrastructures. The inundation can be exacerbated when the heavy rainfall from these storms is also considered, especially if the ground is already saturated. In recent history, Callaway has experienced several significant hurricanes. One of the most destructive was Hurricane Michael, which hit in October 2018. Classified as a Category 5 storm, Michael caused catastrophic damage in Callaway, with extreme wind damage and flooding. The town's weak flood mitigation measures and resources, coupled with its coastal location, resulted in a long, difficult recovery process. Thus, for Callaway, effective hurricane preparedness including evacuation plans and flood mitigation strategies are crucial due to its geographical setting and history of destructive storm impacts.