Chipley, Florida, located in Washington County, is particularly vulnerable to several threats that hurricanes bring, despite being away from the immediate coast. Its inland location, roughly 40 miles from the Gulf Coast, offers a slight delay in hurricane effects but doesn’t make it completely safe from wind damage, heavy rain, or tornadic activity often associated with hurricanes. Being relatively flat and at a lower elevation, with an average elevation of about 79 feet, the town generally experiences flooding during significant rain events. The extent of flooding often depends on the preceding weather conditions—flooding may become more severe if the ground is already saturated from previous rainfalls. Historically, Hurricane Michael in 2018 had a notable impact on Chipley, causing extensive damage to buildings and infrastructure due to high winds and heavy rainfall. Additionally, significant flooding has occurred in the town several times in the past three decades, notably during tropical storm Allison in 2001 and tropical storm Fay in 2008. With the trend of stronger and more frequent storms due to climate change, residents of Chipley should consider the risk of hurricanes and associated problems like power outages, flooding, wind damage, and blocked transportation routes in their emergency preparedness plans.