Cana, Virginia, is located approximately 200 miles from the eastern coastline of the state. As a result, while direct impacts from hurricanes are less frequent, the town is not immune to the effects of strong tropical systems moving inland. Cana's elevation at roughly 1430 feet above sea level also presents its own weather-related threats. Although this elevation can diminish some impacts from storm surge and high winds, it increases the risk for flash flooding, particularly if a hurricane or tropical storm stalls over the region, unleashing prolonged periods of heavy rain. Historically, western regions of Virginia have often faced devastating floods due to remnants of tropical storms and hurricanes, with the topography enhancing rainfall amounts leading to potential flash floods. Over the last 30 years, major hurricanes impacting Cana are relatively few, but the ones that have occurred were quite significant and provide valuable context for the analysis of potential future events. Hurricane Fran in 1996 and Hurricane Isabel in 2003 were two storms that greatly impacted the area. Fran, in particular, contributed to extensive inland flooding, with rainfall totals of up to 6-10 inches across southwestern Virginia. Similarly, Isabel's strong wind gusts caused extensive damage in the region, demonstrating that hurricane impacts can indeed reach inland locales like Cana. Therefore, while the hurricane risk may be comparatively lower due to Cana's distance from the coast, the effects of high rainfall events and resultant flooding are important considerations when preparing for potential hurricane impacts in this region.