McMullin, Virginia, though located inland, can still face considerable impact in the event of a significant hurricane due to its proximity to important river systems and limited elevation. Under normal circumstances, the town's distance from the coast serves as a buffer against direct hurricane impacts such as storm surges. However, intense rainfall that is associated with decaying or stationary hurricanes could lead to severe inland flooding, particularly if the ground is already saturated from prior events. This is especially a concern in areas like McMullin due to its relatively low lying topography and its proximity to Powell River and its tributaries, where overflow might occur. Looking at the historical data for the last 30 years, hurricanes have periodically brought heavy rainfall and high winds to the area, causing power outages, tree damages, and flooding both due to river overflow and surface runoff. Noteworthy events include remnants of Hurricane Fran in 1996 and Hurricane Ivan in 2004. While these systems resulted in localized impacts, it warrants a necessary preparation and cautiousness from the McMullin's residents and the local administration since hurricane intensity, trajectories, and rainfall distribution can vary widely year to year and storm to storm, creating potential unexpected risks.