Lawrenceville, Virginia, while not directly along the coastline, holds a significant threat for hurricane impacts due to its location in the southeastern part of the state, approximately 60 miles from the Atlantic coast. The primary concerns for Lawrenceville in the event of a hurricane include heavy rain, strong winds, and potential flooding. Despite being about 180 feet above sea level, the town is crossed by the Meherrin River which can easily overflow during heavy rains, leading to flooding. Flooding potential is heightened when the ground is already saturated, as is common with the stalled or slow-moving storms. The residents should also anticipate power outages and disruption of services due to downed trees and powerlines from strong winds associated with hurricanes. In terms of historical significant weather events, Hurricanes Fran in 1996 and Floyd in 1999 affected the area with Floyd causing severe flooding. More recently, the remnants of Hurricane Matthew in 2016 brought heavy rain and caused moderate flooding in Brunswick County, where Lawrenceville is located. Hurricane Michael in 2018 also affected Virginia, with strong winds causing downed trees and power outages. As in past storms, the major concerns for Lawrenceville during these events were heavy rainfall, strong winds, and their combined potential to cause flooding particularly near the Meherrin River. Local authorities will need to prepare for these same potential disruptions and dangers in upcoming hurricane seasons.