Situated nearly 70 miles from the nearest coast in Virginia, Palmyra is significantly inland, reducing direct impacts from storm surges associated with hurricanes. However, the town is not immune to hurricane-related threats. The biggest risks from a hurricane event in Palmyra are the torrential rains and possible tornadoes spawned by such storms, which can lead to flash flooding, especially near the Fluvanna River. The town's elevation fluctuates from 200-300 feet above sea level which helps to some degree in mitigating flood risk, but heavy rainfall can still lead to potential waterlogging and damage. In the past 30 years, significant hurricanes that have impacted Virginia and indirectly affected Palmyra include Hurricane Fran (1996), Hurricane Isabel (2003), and Hurricane Irene (2011). These storms have brought heavy rains to the region causing localized flooding and wind damage. A notable event was the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee and Hurricane Irene in 2011, which led to serious flooding in the Fluvanna River Basin and created significant challenges for the local community. Although Palmyra is distanced from the immediate coastal impacts, its proximity to river systems necessitates that residents keep a proactive watch on weather developments during hurricane season and have preparedness measures in place.