Edinburg, Virginia, although situated inland, is not entirely immune to the impacts of hurricanes, mostly resulting from the remnants of these storms. While the threat of storm surges and direct cyclonic wind damage is relatively low due to the town's distance from the coast (approximately 125 miles), the risk from excessive rainfall, associated flooding, and potentially damaging winds is relatively high. Edinburg's position within the Shenandoah Valley, with an elevation around 860 feet, lends itself to a heightened risk of flash flooding from heavy rainfalls. Additionally, the community should prepare for the possibility of power outages and property damage from winds, heavy rain, or falling trees, particularly if the grounds are already saturated. In terms of historical storm events, Hurricane Fran in 1996, which was downgraded to a tropical depression by the time it reached Virginia, caused some reported flooding in Edinburg and the Shenandoah County area. More recently, heavy rain and subsequent flooding from Hurricanes Ivan (2004) and Isabel (2003) impacted the region, although the most severe damage from these storms was concentrated closer to the coast. Despite the town’s inland location, it is prudent to continue monitoring future hurricane tracks carefully, bearing in mind that even "downgraded" storms can produce hazardous local conditions.