Midlothian, Virginia, while inland and not in immediate danger from the initial landfall of a hurricane, can face significant weather threats from these storm systems. Its distance from the coast means it is in the path of hurricanes and tropical storms that have moved inland and can still be carrying significant amounts of rain. The town's average elevation, which ranges around 360 feet, exposes it to the risk of flash floods particularly in periods of heavy downpour from tropical weather systems. Apart from flood risk, hurricanes also bring high velocity winds and large amounts of rainfall causing property damage, tree fallings, and power outages. Over the past thirty years, Midlothian has experienced a number of such weather events. In particular, Hurricane Fran in 1996, and Isabel in 2003, inflicted severe damage on the area with high winds, power outages, and significant treedamage. More recently, in 2018, the remnants of Hurricane Michael caused flash floods throughout the area. Additionally, Midlothian has been in the path of a number of tropical storms over this period, many of which have caused extensive flooding. The historical weather data for the region indicates potential for these types of events to occur again, necessitating emergency planning and preparedness on part of residents and local authorities.