Hurt, Virginia, is located approximately 175 miles inland from the Atlantic Ocean; hence, direct landfall of hurricanes is unlikely. However, this does not exempt the region from the impacts of a hurricane that make landfall on the coast. The town is susceptible to heavy rainfall that could often result in flash flooding due to its relative low elevation around 600 feet. The historical precedent for both hurricanes and floods in Hurt is also low to moderate, further suggesting that the main likelihood of storm impacts would stem from heavy rainfall. Looking back over the past 30 years, major hurricanes that have had a consequential impact in this region include Hurricane Fran in 1996 and Hurricane Isabel in 2003. Both storms resulted in above average rainfall that led to rapid rises in water levels, causing flash flooding in the area. Additionally, remnants from Hurricane Michael in 2018 also led to flooding. It should be noted that increased local development will exacerbate flood impacts through increased runoff and reduction in the natural drainage capacity of the landscape. Ultimately, while the risk is not as great in Hurt as areas directly on the coast, both hurricane impacts and floods remain important considerations in local emergency planning.