Ridge Manor, Florida, while slightly removed from the coastline, is not immune to the potentially devastating effects of hurricanes. Its relative safety is contingent on the strength and trajectory of an incoming hurricane, but the immediate lack of a coastal barrier leaves the town vulnerable to high wind speeds and rain levels associated with tropical weather systems. While the town's elevation offers some protection against storm surge-related flooding, heavy rainfall from a hurricane can still trigger significant flooding, especially given the area's historical susceptibility to rainfall-induced floods. The town is mainly drained by the Withlacoochee River, which can swell rapidly during severe rainfall events and pose severe flooding threats. Looking at the weather history for Ridge Manor, the most notable hurricanes that have impacted the region over the last 30 years include Hurricane Jeanne and Frances in 2004. Although the core of the storms did not directly hit Ridge Manor, the effects were still significantly felt with heavy rain, destructive winds, and consequential flooding being reported. Similarly, in 2017, Hurricane Irma also created substantial impacts in Ridge Manor, although it struck the region as a Category 1, its large size and slow movement brought considerable rainfall to the area causing flooding. The community should thus be alert and prepared for possible flooding and wind destruction with the approach of each hurricane season.