Ivanhoe, Virginia, located in the southwest part of the state, is about 250 miles inland from the nearest coast. This relatively large distance from the coast, combined with its elevation, serves as a mitigating factor for the intensity of hurricanes typically experienced in coastal areas. However, this doesn't make it immune to the impacts of a hurricane. Typically, by the time the storm systems reach this area they have lessened in strength, but can still produce heavy rainfall, high winds, and occasional tornadoes. Historically, hurricanes have been known to cause flash flooding in Ivanhoe, particularly along the New River and its tributaries. Looking back over the past 30 years, the most significant hurricane impacts in Ivanhoe were from Hurricanes Fran in 1996 and Isabel in 2003. Both of these hurricanes brought extreme rainfall that caused significant flooding in the region. Tropical Storm Lee in 2011, although not a hurricane when it moved over Virginia, also caused widespread flooding in Ivanhoe and surrounding areas. Residents need to be prepared for potential flooding, particularly in areas near the river, as well as wind damage to structures and possible power outages. Climate change data suggests that these types of events may increase in intensity, and thus preparedness planning is crucial.