Newberry, Florida, situated approximately 50-60 miles inland from the east and west coasts of Florida, is relatively protected from the direct impacts of hurricanes such as storm surge. However, heavy rainfall from tropical systems can lead to flooding, especially along local creeks and rivers. Newberry's elevation, which ranges from 25 to 80 feet, has the advantage of limiting flood risks, but lower areas could still experience flooding in intense rainfall events. Past hurricanes such as Hurricane Irma (2017) brought significant rainfall and wind damage to the area. Since then, bolstered flood prevention measures reduce risk, but exceptional rainfall events may still cause potential flooding issues. In the past three decades, the most significant hurricane to impact Newberry directly was Hurricane Irma in September 2017. As a Category 2 storm as it moved over the region, Irma brought heavy rain leading to localized flooding, downed trees, and widespread power outages. In 2004, Hurricane Frances, also a Category 2 hurricane at landfall on the southeast coast, indirectly affected Newberry with heavy rainfall. With that historical perspective, the town must prepare for wind damage, power outages, and potential flooding during the Atlantic hurricane season, particularly from June through November.