Seven Mile Ford, Virginia, due to its inland location in the western part of the state and greater elevation, is at a lower risk for direct hurricane impacts such as storm surge and wind damage compared to the Virginia's coastal regions. However, the town is at risk for heavy rainfall and subsequent flooding tied to hurricanes and tropical weather systems. Regarding the town's historical flood risk, both flash floods and river floods can occur, particularly given the town's proximity to the Middle Fork Holston River. Precipitation associated with hurricanes or their remnants can cause these water bodies to overflow, leading to potential flood damage. Unfortunately, there are no readily available records of major hurricanes or floods directly impacting Seven Mile Ford specifically within the last 30 years. However, it's worth noting that Virginia often experiences the remnants of hurricanes that make landfall further south. For example, remnants of Hurricanes Michael and Florence in 2018 brought heavy rain and flooding to parts of Southwest Virginia, highlighting the potential risk to towns like Seven Mile Ford. Given the severity of these storms, it's crucial for residents to have an evacuation plan in place and be ready to move to safety if heavy rains and flooding do occur.