Lecanto, Florida, being situated around 15 miles inland from the Gulf of Mexico, holds a moderate hurricane risk. Although its distance from the coast provides some shield, large or slow-moving hurricanes can cause significant rainfall accumulation and thus flooding. Storm surge impact directly from the hurricane is less of a concern for Lecanto due to its distance from the coast and relatively higher elevation. However, a robust rain event can cause the Withlacoochee River and other local streams to rage beyond their banks, and hence Lecanto could experience severe flooding. Additionally, tropical storm force winds can still have a significant impact on the area, leading to potential power loss and property damage. Over the past 30 years, several major storm events have impacted Lecanto. The most noteworthy of these is perhaps Hurricane Charley in 2004, which carved a path just to the west of Lecanto, bringing wind gusts up to 85 miles per hour and heavy rainfall. Hurricanes Frances, Jeanne, and Hermine also delivered significant rain to the area, with Hermine in 2016 causing coastal flooding and power outages that lasted several days. Flooding risks are amplified by the town's history of 100-year flood events. Thus, Lecanto's history suggests a need for hurricane preparedness, with a particular emphasis on potential wind damage and inland flooding.