Virgilina, Virginia, located about 150 miles inland from the coast, may not immediately seem very susceptible to hurricane threats, but it definitely cannot be ruled out. The town's elevation, averaging at about 403 feet above sea level, doesn’t make it immune to the flood risks that accompany hurricanes. Being relatively flat and inland, the rainfall that ensues can lead to flash flooding, particularly near bodies of water such as streams and rivers. Storms that have made landfall on the coast have historically been known to maintain hurricane or at least tropical storm strength well inland into Virginia, bringing heavy rain, damaging winds, and occasionally tornadoes. Over the past 30 years, Virgilina has been affected by significant weather events including hurricanes and tropical storms. Most notably, Hurricane Fran in 1996 brought heavy rainfall that led to widespread flooding across Viriginia. Similarly, remnants of Tropical Storm Allison in 2001 and Hurricane Isabel in 2003 also brought heavy rainfall and strong winds to the area, disrupting daily life and causing demonstrable damage. These historical storms underline the potential for hurricanes to impact Virgilina, even in its inland location, and residents should always be prepared for potential flooding, wind damage, and power outages during hurricane season.