St. Augustine Beach, located directly on the east coast of Florida, is inherently at high risk for hurricane impacts, including wind damage, storm surge, and flooding. Given its sea-level elevation, storm surge is a paramount consideration. This coastal town often experiences significant flooding even from minor tropical disturbances due to its low-lying geography and proximity to tidal water sources. Additionally, stronger hurricanes have the potential to cause significant destruction from winds, particularly to less structurally secure buildings and infrastructure. Historically, St. Augustine Beach's area has been impacted by several notable hurricanes in the last 30 years. Hurricane Andrew in 1992, although passing south of the area, still caused considerable beach erosion. More impactful were Hurricanes Frances and Jeanne in 2004, which caused widespread damage and flooding. The area was particularly devastated by Hurricane Matthew in 2016, which brought historic storm surge flooding, damaging many homes and businesses. Again in 2017, Hurricane Irma caused massive flooding. In the light of these events, residents and businesses in the area should be prepared to respond to evacuation orders, possess a well-planned emergency scheme, and strengthen structures where possible to withstand hurricane impacts.