Quantico, Virginia, located approximately 35 miles inland from the Atlantic coast, is not immune to the threats of hurricanes. While storm surges, a coastal phenomenon, are not a direct worry due to Quantico's location, hurricanes do offer other potential concerns such as high winds, heavy rainfall, and subsequent flooding. The town's elevation, which is fairly low with an average of 10 feet above sea level, increases its vulnerability to the flooding related to hurricanes. The heavy rainfall characteristic of these massive storm systems can overwhelm the local Dupont Stream and cause significant water accumulation across this portion of Prince William County. Historically, Quantico has been remarkably impacted by several major hurricanes and floods, such as Hurricane Floyd in 1999 and Hurricane Isabel in 2003. Hurricane Floyd, a Category 2 storm, brought excessive rainfall which led to deadly and destructive flooding, while Hurricane Isabel, although weakening to a Category 1 storm by the time it reached Virginia, had severe wind gusts that caused widespread property damage. The 2018 Atlantic hurricane season also brought significant rain to the region, with Hurricane Florence playing a part in making it the wettest year on record for the Washington D.C area (which Quantico borders). This serves as a reminder of the potential for large-scale water damage, even in inland areas like Quantico, from heavy, sustained rain linked to hurricanes. Careful storm monitoring and disaster planning are essential to mitigate the impacts of these events on the local community.