Springfield, Florida, is situated in the northern part of the state, adjacent to Panama City, a location that puts it potentially right in the path of hurricane impacts. Although Springfield is slightly inland, the town is still highly vulnerable given its nearness to the Gulf of Mexico. Storm surge and extreme rainfall leading to flooding are significant risks due to its low-lying elevation and proximity to several water bodies including the Gulf Coast and numerous inland waterways such as Martin Lake and Watson Bayou. The high rainfall rates associated with hurricanes only augment these risks, potentially overwhelming the town's drainage and leading to flooding. Over the past 30 years, Springfield has indeed been affected by major hurricanes and storms, the recent and most devastating of which was Hurricane Michael in 2018, a category 5 storm that directly hit the Florida panhandle. This storm inundated the area with heavy rain, high winds, and storm surge, causing substantial flooding and significant damage in Springfield and the surrounding areas. Furthermore, historic accounts of flooding recall the Tropical Storm Alberto in 1994 which caused severe flooding in the Florida panhandle, including Springfield. Predicting future storm events is challenging, but given the historical context, Springfield must maintain a high level of preparedness for the possibility of hurricanes and associated flooding.