Woodlawn, Virginia, located approximately 230 miles from the Virginia coastline and with an elevation of 2,254 feet, has a relatively low risk regarding coastal storm surge from hurricanes. However, the primary concern for Woodlawn and other inland communities during hurricane events is a heavy and prolonged rainfall that can cause significant inland flooding. The topography of this region emphasizes the importance of understanding the path of a hurricane as the region's hills and mountains could elevate flood risk due to the funneling effect of rainwater in valleys. Historically, significant hurricanes that have impacted this region include Hurricane Fran in 1996, which caused considerable rainfall in the area, and more recently, Hurricane Florence in 2018, which although was not directly affected Woodlawn, brought with it heavy rainfall that contributed to flooding in certain parts of Virginia. Flash flooding from such hurricanes can threaten residential properties, farmland, and infrastructures like roads and bridges, causing both short term and long-term effects for the community. Therefore, although Woodlawn's risk for hurricane landfall and associated storm surge is lower given its distance from the coast, the risk of inland flooding remains significant and hurricane preparedness strategies should include measures to address this.