Salem, Virginia, given its inland location and higher elevation, does not face direct threats from hurricane landfalls like coastal cities. However, it can experience significant impacts from the remnants of tropical systems, including high winds and heavy rainfall. In particular, rainfall from these systems can lead to flash flooding, particularly in low-lying areas or near waterways. Considering Salem’s historical flood risk, the Roanoke River and its tributaries pose a potential threat during high rainfall events, as they may overflow their banks and flood nearby areas. In terms of major hurricanes and floods within the last 30 years, the most significant were likely those associated with Hurricanes Fran in 1996 and Isabel in 2003. Both storms caused heavy rainfall in Salem leading to widespread flooding. Flooding from Hurricane Fran resulted in significant property damage as swollen streams and rivers overtopped their banks. Isabel, although weakened by the time it reached Salem, still brought heavy rain and high winds causing power outages and some local flooding. The effects of these past storms illustrate the importance of adequate preparedness measures, even for inland towns like Salem, during hurricane season.