Inverness, Florida, being about 20 miles inland from Florida's Gulf Coast, is at moderate risk from hurricanes but remains particularly vulnerable to flooding and wind-related hazards due to its near-sea-level elevation. Storm surge is less of a direct concern due to its inland location; however, intense rainfall from slowing or stalling hurricanes can lead to significant flooding, especially considering Florida's mostly flat topology. One should also consider that hurricanes that make landfall to the west of Inverness can still bring severe weather to the town due to the counter-clockwise circulation of these storms, making the eastern side more severe. Moreover, most buildings and infrastructure are built to withstand winds of these potentially devastating storms, but could be at risk if a particularly powerful storm were to hit. Over the last 30 years, Inverness has been impacted by several major hurricane events. The costliest of these events was Hurricane Irma in 2017, which caused significant wind and flood damage in the town. Hurricane Jeanne in 2004 also brought strong winds and heavy rain to Inverness, resulting in flooding and power loss. Additionally, Citrus County, where Inverness is situated, was severely impacted by the no-name storm, also known as the "Storm of the Century," in March 1993. This storm caused extensive flooding, wind damage, and loss of life. Therefore, it's crucial for residents to heed evacuation orders and secure their property in the event of future hurricanes.