Mango, Florida, about an hour from the coast, faces a significant hurricane threat due to its location. While it may not face direct landfall or the intense storm surges that coastal cities experience, hurricanes and tropical storms can cause substantial inland damage due to high winds, heavy rainfall, and resultant flooding. Mango's flat topography and low elevation make it particularly susceptible to flooding, even from less intense storms. The region is subjected to periods of high rainfall, particularly during the summer and early fall, and the resultant ground saturation can exacerbate flood risks when a storm strikes. Historically within the past 30 years, Mango has indeed felt the impacts of several noteworthy hurricanes. Hurricane Andrew in 1992, one of the most destructive hurricanes in United States history, passed to the south but still brought wind and rain to the area. In 2004, Hurricanes Frances and Jeanne cut across Central Florida, causing wind damage and flooding in Mango and surrounding areas. More recently, though it made landfall near the Alabama-Florida border, the prolonged and substantial rainfall from Hurricane Ivan in 2004 caused significant flooding in Mango. Locals and officials must be aware of, and prepare for, these potential impacts during hurricane season.