Stony Creek, despite its inland location in Virginia, is not immune from the impacts of hurricanes and tropical systems. Its approximate distance of 70 miles from the coast has spared it from the high winds typically associated with landfalling hurricanes, but it has put it reasonably close enough to be threatened by heavy rain, flash flooding, and river flooding. The town's elevation varies between 80 to 190 feet, making it somewhat vulnerable to flooding, particularly if a slow-moving tropical system parks over or near the area, dumping heavy rain for several hours or even days. Flood risk history, especially flash flood events, must also be considered, as they could worsen with increasing rainfall. The Nottoway River, which is around three miles to the west of Stony Creek, can also pose a flood risk to the town. Historically, Hurricane Floyd in 1999 brought significant rainfall to Stony Creek leading to both river and flash flooding. More recently, in 2020, Hurricane Isaias brought heavy rain and some flooding to the area, despite its main landfall in North Carolina. The remnants of Tropical Storm Michael also caused flooding and power outages in 2018. Therefore, while Stony Creek may be spared the wind damage typical of coastal towns during a hurricane, its residents should still prepare for the danger of flooding in the event of a hurricane warning. The town's emergency management must monitor the regional forecast center updates, relay information to its residents for timely evacuation if necessary, and ensure the infrastructure is prepared to handle heavy precipitation.