White City, Florida, faces significant hurricane threats due to its geographic location along the eastern coast of Florida. Proximity to the coast greatly amplifies the exposure of the city to tropical cyclones that may journey into the Florida Peninsula. Furthermore, given Florida's relatively low elevation and flat topography, White City is potentially at risk for extensive flooding. Even minor hurricane-induced surge levels can and have resulted in notable flood hazards for coastal and near-coastal communities, leading to significant property damage and posing a substantial risk to human life.

In the last 30 years, the town has experienced the direct and peripheral effects of several hurricanes and storms. Major hurricanes like the Category 5 Hurricane Andrew in 1992, and the Category 4 Hurricanes Charley in 2004 and Irma in 2017 have severely impacted the region. These severe hurricanes have led to massive flooding events and caused extensive damage to property, infrastructure, and local ecosystems. It is critical for residents and local authorities to maintain awareness of the persistent threat of hurricanes and floods due to White City's geographical vulnerability.