Earlysville, Virginia, situated approximately 100 miles inland from the eastern coastline, is historically less prone to direct impacts from hurricanes, yet it is not completely immune to the effects. Its elevation, which varies between 400 to 800 feet, does provide some degree of protection from storm surge; however, high winds, heavy rainfall, and subsequent inland flooding remain significant concerns. With the close proximity of the Rivanna River and other smaller tributaries, heavy rainfall from a decelerating hurricane or tropical storm can potentially lead to significant flooding in the area. In the recent past, hurricanes like Fran (1996) produced heavy rainfall, leading to landslides and widespread flooding. More recently, Hurricane Isabel (2003) and remnants of Hurricane Michael (2018) have also impacted Earlysville, causing travel disruptions, power outages, and damage due to downed trees. These are also indicative of hurricanes' potential for wind damage. Planning for natural disasters such as hurricanes must take into account not only direct storm impacts, but also secondary effects such as disruptions to utilities and services caused by high winds and heavy rainfall. Communities in Earlysville should also be prepared for potential road closures and structural damage from falling trees as well as any potential post-storm diseases and wildlife impacts.