Hilliard, Florida, being an inland town, may face less direct risk associated with hurricane storm surge. However, hurricane threats, including high wind speeds, heavy rainfall, and tornadoes spun off from hurricanes, can be significant even in inland areas. Located about 30 miles from the coast, there could be flooding due to the heavy rainfall associated with the storm, especially in low-lying areas. Hilliard's relatively low elevation can also contribute to its flood risk. Looking back into history over the past 30 years, Hilliard has weathered a number of tropical systems. The most significant was Hurricane Irma in 2017, which caused significant wind damage and left many residents without power. Flooding from the heavy rainfall was also an issue, though the town is not particularly prone to flooding compared to some other Florida communities. It is important that residents take into account the possibility of power outages, fallen trees, disrupted transport infrastructure and, in extreme cases, isolated flooding, and prepare accordingly for these eventualities.