Oakton, Virginia, though relatively distant from the coast at about 90 miles, remains subject to intense storm impacts, particularly from hurricanes that make landfall in Virginia or neighboring states. Historically, hurricanes such as Isabel (2003) and Floyd (1999) have caused substantial damage to this region - primarily due to torrential rainfall leading to significant local flooding. Given the town's modest elevation averaging 370 feet above sea level, it is largely shielded from storm surge impacts but remains vulnerable to both flash floods and prolonged precipitation events. Particularly, areas near Difficult Run and other local water courses have shown higher vulnerability for flood events. Potential hurricane impacts other than flooding could include strong winds and the associated damage, particularly to trees and power lines, with consequential power outages and infrastructural damage. Tropical cyclones or post-tropical systems moving swiftly over land often present significant wind threats, capable of toppling trees and damaging structures. This was particularly demonstrated during Hurricane Isabel when thousands of Oakton residents lost power, some for extended periods. Moreover, increasingly wet antecedent conditions due to changes in regional hydrology may raise existing flood risks. Therefore, investing in flood defences, disaster risk reduction planning, and ensuring the health of local forest stands could be critical components of mitigating these impacts.