Graceville, Florida, located in the panhandle's Jackson County and approximately 70 miles inland from the Gulf Coast, is at a moderate risk for hurricane impacts. Even though it is situated further inland than many Florida towns, it is still within range of significant effects from large hurricane systems, particularly if they take a track through the Gulf of Mexico. Despite its removal from the immediate coastline, Graceville can experience significant rain accumulations leading to flooding, particularly along creeks and areas of low-lying terrain. The town's elevation, generally around 140 feet, isn't high enough to drastically reduce this flood risk. Historically, Graceville has seen impacts from major hurricane systems in the past 30 years. For instance, Hurricane Michael in 2018, a near Category 5 storm, moved inland and brought severe winds and torrential rain causing considerable damage. A similar situation happened earlier with Hurricane Opal in 1995, where hurricane conditions extended well inland. With changes in climate and warming Gulf waters, there may be an increased tendency for powerful and moisture-laden hurricanes capable of producing devastating winds and floods even inland. Preparedness for high wind events, flooding, and ancillary effects like power outages should be part of Graceville's ongoing hurricane planning.