Massanutten, Virginia, despite being relatively inland and at some elevation, is not entirely immune to the effects of hurricanes. The primary concerns for this area are likely to be heavy rainfall and strong winds, rather than storm surge and coastal erosion typical of coastal regions. The high rainfall can lead to flooding, especially considering Massanutten is in close proximity to the South Fork Shenandoah River. This area of Virginia has a moderate risk of flood events due to its river adjacency. It’s also key to consider potential for wind damage, substantial in hurricanes, affecting structures and causing power outages. Recent history provides some examples of hurricane impacts in Massanutten. In 2003, the remnants of Hurricane Isabel produced strong winds and heavy rainfall in this region causing power outages and structural damage. Flooding also occurred due to the substantial rainfall. More recent, the passage of remnants from Hurricane Sandy in 2012 brought both high winds and heavy rain, resulting in power outages and some flooding, but less significant than Isabel. These events should serve as a reminder that although Massanutten is not on the coast, it can still be significantly impacted by hurricanes and the community must make necessary preparations for such events.