Meadowbrook, Virginia, while located inland and not directly on Virginia's Atlantic coast, is not completely immune to the effects of hurricanes. The town's distance from the shoreline does provide some protection from storm surge, which is usually the most destructive force associated with hurricanes. However, Meadowbrook can still be significantly impacted by heavy rainfall in a short period of time leading to quick-rising rivers and potential flooding. Its flat topography and elevation—which is relatively low, only approximately 180 feet above sea level—can make the town especially vulnerable to draining issues and floodwaters. Looking at historical hurricane and flood occurrences, one of the most significant events of the past 30 years was Hurricane Isabel in 2003, which affected a large portion of Virginia, leading to rainfall and flooding in Meadowbrook and surrounding areas. Another impactful event was the flooding caused by the remnants of Hurricane Matthew in 2016. It's essential that residents of Meadowbrook consider flooding insurance and have disaster plans in place to address potential hurricanes and the resulting floods, regardless of the town's inland positioning. Continuous monitoring of weather updates during hurricane season—June 1 through November 30—is also highly recommended.