Plantation, Florida, inland from both the Atlantic coast and the Gulf coast, sits in a region that is historically susceptible to hurricane threats. The city is prone to substantial wind damage from hurricanes because of its close proximity to coastal areas where these storms often make landfall. While the city is not directly adjacent to the coastline, hurricanes that make landfall nearby can still maintain considerable strength as they pass over Plantation, making damage from high wind speeds and torrential rainfall a primary concern. Additionally, despite its somewhat increased elevation relative to the immediate coastline, Plantation faces a considerable risk of flooding due to the propensity of the area's flat topography and a high water table to allow water buildup during prolonged heavy rainfall events. In the last 30 years, major hurricanes including Andrew, Wilma, and Irma caused significant impacts in the area. Hurricane Andrew, a Category 5 storm in 1992, passed directly over the city, causing extensive property damage and loss of electricity. Both Hurricane Wilma in 2005 and Hurricane Irma in 2017, despite their slightly lower classification, also had lingering effects on Plantation— particularly through widespread and persistent power outages, infrastructure damage, and localized flooding. As climate patterns continue to shift and sea levels rise, the risk of damaging storm impacts and especially flooding is expected to progressively increase.