Country Club, Florida, being situated near the southern tip of the state and fairly proximate to the Atlantic Ocean, makes it susceptible to potential hurricane impacts. Being relatively flat terrain with an average elevation of only 7 feet above sea level, Country Club is also susceptible to storm surge and flooding risks particularly from major hurricanes. The proximity to the coastline makes it more exposed to the landfall of tropical storms and hurricanes than inland areas, while the low elevation increases the town's disaster potential in the event of any significant rainfall or storm surge. Historically, Country Club has encountered several notable storms and hurricanes over the last 30 years. Hurricane Andrew in 1992, which was a Category 5 hurricane, was especially devastating causing wide-scale destruction. In 2005, it was affected by Hurricane Wilma, a Category 3 hurricane at landfall, which caused significant damage. And more recently, in 2017, Hurricane Irma had noticeable impacts on the town. This historical context of hurricane impacts underlines the vulnerability of the town to such natural disasters and stresses the importance of adequate preparedness measures for the residents and local government.