Makemie Park, Virginia, lies quite close to the coastline, which makes it vulnerable to hurricanes and tropical storms. The town's low elevation and associated proximity to sea level, further increase this risk. The combination of these factors results in a significant risk of storm surges, flooding and accompanying water damage, particularly in cases of high-category storms. On a broader scale, potential hurricane impacts may include infrastructure destruction, power outages, disruption to transportation, and possible displacement of residents. Looking at the historical storm occurrence, Makemie Park has certainly faced its share of hurricane and flood impacts in the last 30 years. Notably, Hurricane Floyd in 1999 brought widespread flooding, specifically to low-lying areas of the town. Hurricane Isabel in 2003, and more recently, Hurricane Sandy in 2012 also made their marks with destructive high winds, heavy rainfall and substantial flooding. With global warming and rising sea levels, storms have been proving to be increasingly severe in recent years, a trend that is likely to continue, intensifying the town's susceptibility to future hurricanes. Charitable organizations, town planners, citizens, and government entities in Makemie Park must continue to take these considerations into account when preparing for such storms.