Waterford, Virginia, situated approximately 180 miles inland from the Atlantic Ocean, does not typically bear the brunt of direct hurricane impact due to its positional benefits, which often allow for large-scale hurricanes to be downgraded to tropical storms or depressions by the time they reach the town's vicinity. However, it can still experience the effects of destructive winds, rainfall, flooding, and accompanying storm surges, particularly when storms follow a path up the Eastern Seaboard or cut across the Mid-Atlantic States. The town's modest elevation (313 feet above sea level) might make it less prone to significant flood damage than some low-lying areas, but localized flooding and subsequent erosion cannot be discounted in periods of heavy rains, especially around the Catoctin Creek watershed. Over the last 30 years, several hurricanes and significant storm events have impacted Waterford and the broader Loudoun County area. Notably, Hurricane Fran in 1996 and Hurricane Isabel in 2003 brought substantial rainfall causing localized flooding, downed trees, and power outages. It was the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee in 2011 that, despite its downgrade from a hurricane, produced some of the region's heaviest rainfall and flooding in recent history. As Hurricane Floyd in 1999 demonstrated, even a quickly passing storm can result in flash flooding and significant damages. While the hurricane impact is generally moderate for Waterford, it is essential for residents to prepare for heavy rains, high winds, and potential flooding during hurricane season.