Located in Central Florida, Davenport is relatively inland and thus somewhat buffered from the direct impacts of a hurricane that coastal cities typically experience. The city's distance from both the Atlantic and Gulf coasts allows for some weakening of hurricane force winds. However, the threat from winds cannot be completely ruled out as major hurricanes like Hurricane Charley in 2004 did bring strong winds to the interior parts of Florida. Flooding is also a significant concern as hurricanes bring large amounts of rainfall. Davenport's elevation ranges between 50 and 100 feet above sea level, which somewhat mitigates flood risks from storm surges that coastal areas face but still leaves it susceptible to flooding from substantial rainfall. Historically, Davenport has seen various flooding and hurricane events over the last 30 years. Hurricanes Andrew (1992), Charley, Frances, and Jean (all in 2004) impacted Davenport, though with varying severity. The 2004 storm season was particularly destructive, with Hurricane Charley making landfall as a Category 4 storm that caused significant wind damage throughout Central Florida. Past storms and flooding, while damaging, have provided valuable historical data and insights that inform today's storm preparations, including evacuation planning, home reinforcement recommendations, and the development of community resources for post-storm recovery. Hence, it is of prime importance for residents to be aware of these risks and have a preparedness plan in case of potential hurricanes and flooding events.