Innovation, Virginia, while not situated right on the coastline, is close enough to the coast to be potentially affected by hurricanes, tropical storms, and the associated storm surge and rainfall. Unlike coastal regions, the main threat from hurricanes in this area is primarily due to the heavy rainfall which can result in flash floods, river flooding, and landslides given the area's hilly topography. Innovation's elevation, while not significant enough to have a large impact on hurricanes, could act as a double-edged sword - reducing storm surge threats but increasing the risk of intense rainfall and flash floods. From a historical perspective, hurricanes such as Isabel in 2003 and Fran in 1996 had notable impacts on northern Virginia and surrounding areas including Innovation, primarily due to extreme rainfall and resultant flooding. Isabel, one of the largest and most intense hurricanes to impact Virginia, led to considerable wind damage and flooding in the region. More recent events like Hurricane Matthew in 2016 also resulted in heavy rainfall and declarations of emergency in several Virginia counties, though specific impacts on Innovation may need further examination. It's a must to consider these historical records and the area's vulnerability when preparing for future hurricanes.