A hurricane threat in Baskerville, Virginia could be both direct and indirect. Directly, strong winds from the hurricane could cause damage to structures and infrastructure, and heavy rainfall may produce localized flooding. Due to Baskerville's location, approximately 65 miles inland from the eastern coast of Virginia, it is somewhat protected from the initial surge of the storm. But this does not make it immune; hurricanes or their remnants can reach inland and still be quite powerful. Its relative flat elevation heightens the risk of flash flooding in severe weather events. Looking at the historical database, there are numerous hurricanes and floods that have impacted Baskerville significantly in the past 30 years. However, of these, the most severe appears to be Hurricane Floyd in September 1999. Floyd dumped heavy rains, leading to widespread flooding. A less direct, but still notable impact could result from saturated soils making trees more susceptible to toppling, causing power outages. Therefore, even if Baskerville is not on the coast, the local population should still prepare for potential hurricane impacts, primarily high winds and heavy rainfall leading to potential flooding.