Lunenburg, Virginia, located nearly 180 miles from the Atlantic coast, is not likely exposed to the immediate catastrophic risks of hurricanes such as storm surges; however, it can severely suffer from other hurricane-induced weather such as heavy rainfall, high-speed winds, and subsequent flooding. The town's elevation gradient, ranging from around 200-500 feet, suggests a moderate threat from water runoff that can exacerbate flooding. Historically, even though Lunenburg has experienced localized flooding during significant rain events, it does not lie in a major floodplain, mitigating its overall flood risk. Hurricanes can also lead to downed trees and power lines, causing power outages and infrastructure damage. Over the past three decades, hurricanes and tropical storms including Fran (1996), Floyd (1999), and Isabel (2003) have affected Lunenburg, each delivering heavy rainfall but fortunately causing minimal lasting damage. The most significant event was the remnants of Hurricane Michael in 2018, which unleashed intense rainfall and caused moderate flooding in the area. As a result of such conditions, potential hurricane impacts on Lunenburg should not be underestimated, and town residents should prepare accordingly for periods of intense rainfall and wind, particularly during the Atlantic hurricane season from June to November.