Dayton, Virginia, despite being approximately 150 miles inland from the nearest coast, is not entirely immune to the impacts of hurricanes. While it doesn't face direct landfall threats like coastal communities, it can experience significant effects, particularly rainfall and related flooding, especially if the hurricane or its remnants take an inland route. Dayton sits at an elevation of around 1,224 feet, which could potentially offer some protection against storm surges but doesn't necessarily eliminate the flood risk. Often, the most significant threats from hurricanes for inland communities are heavy rains leading to flooding and strong winds causing downed trees and power lines. Looking back in history, there was significant regional flooding in 1985 due to remnants of Hurricanes Juan and then Category 1 Hurricane Kate, which was one of Virginia's costliest natural disasters. More recently, in 2003, Hurricane Isabel caused widespread power outages and some downed trees in Dayton, but flooding was relatively minor because the storm tracked more to the east. In 2018, remnants of Hurricane Michael brought heavy rains to the area, threatening flash flooding in certain parts. Hence, while direct hurricane impacts are not a primary concern for Dayton, it's the indirect effects such as flooding due to heavy rainfall that pose a significant risk. Consequently, residents should be prepared and have a plan in place for such events.