The coastal town of Irvington, Virginia is prone to significant impacts from hurricanes and tropical storms due to its geographical location on the Chesapeake Bay. Being a low-lying town with an average elevation of only 33 feet, it is particularly vulnerable to storm surge flooding. The region has experienced several major floods in its history, notably as a result of Hurricane Isabel in 2003 and Tropical Storm Nicole in 2010. These severe weather events resulted in high water levels, wind damage and power outages, underscoring the extensive vulnerability of the community to such storms. The history of hurricanes in the town shows that it is susceptible to major damage during hurricane season. In the last 30 years, Irene in August of 2011 brought high winds and heavy rainfall causing widespread flooding and power outages. The most disastrous in recent history, however, was Hurricane Isabel in 2003. Isabel caused widespread damage and was responsible for significant flooding in Irvington and the surrounding areas. Given these factors, future hurricane threats could pose considerable risk to the town's infrastructure and population, particularly if adequate preparations and mitigation measures are not put in place. The severity of these storm impacts will hinge on the specifics of the storm, such as its track and intensity, as well as how well prepared the community is in terms of both physical infrastructure and emergency planning.