Boston, Virginia, situated about 90 miles from the Chesapeake Bay, is not entirely immune to the effects of hurricanes but its risks are greatly reduced compared to coastal parts. Hurricanes would typically weaken by the time they reach this interior location, mitigating the influence of wind damage. However, the town can still experience severe rainfall, leading to the potential for flash flooding. Its fairly low average elevation of around 643 feet above sea level increases this risk. It's critical for resident's emergency response measures to consider this flood risk, as even though Boston is not in a traditionally flood-prone area, the potential for flash flooding caused by intense hurricane-derived rainfall does exist. Over the past 30 years, there have been a few notable tropical systems that have impacted the area. Hurricane Fran in 1996 and Hurricane Isabel in 2003 brought torrential rain and strong winds to most of Virginia including Boston which led to downed trees, power outages, and some cases of flooding. More recent systems, such as Hurricane Sandy in 2012, while mainly impacting the coast, still contributed to rainfall in Boston, reinforcing the fact that the town is not entirely secure from hurricane impacts. Ultimately, the main concern for Boston in regards to hurricanes continues to be rainfall-induced flooding, and this should be a key focus in emergency planning and infrastructure designs.