Haymarket, Virginia, located approximately 80 miles inland from the Atlantic coast, is not typically directly hit by hurricanes, though the town can still experience significant impacts from these storms. Given its distance from the coast, the main hazards from hurricanes that Haymarket would face are heavy rainfall leading to flash flooding and strong winds that can down trees and power lines. The town's elevation varies around 350 and 400 feet, which doesn't contribute much to the town's susceptibility to hurricane-induced flooding. However, part of the town lies near the floodplain of the James Long Park Pond, which could potentially see flooding during extreme rainfall events. In terms of historical weather events, Haymarket has experienced notable impacts from several hurricanes and tropical storms over the past 30 years. One of the most significant was Hurricane Fran in 1996, which, while weak by the time it reached Virginia, still dumped large amounts of rain over Haymarket, causing flash floods. Another significant event was Hurricane Isabel in 2003, although Haymarket being farther inland, experienced lesser impacts compared to coastal areas. In 2011, the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee caused substantial flooding in areas around Haymarket. As the intensity and frequency of hurricanes are expected to increase due to climate change, it is important for Haymarket to prepare for potential future impacts related to these storms.