Lee Mont, Virginia, though not located directly on the Atlantic coast, may still feel the impacts of a hurricane, particularly if it retains significant strength as it moves inland. Given its modest elevation averaging around 60 feet above sea level, and its proximity to creeks and other water systems, the risk of flooding in the area can be significant during periods of continuous heavy rainfall that may accompany a storm system. Rainfall and strong winds can also cause uprooting of trees, consequently leading to power outages and damage to property. In terms of historical flooding and hurricanes, the town has relatively few events of this severity in the past 30 years. However, it is worth noting that Lee Mont, like many parts of Virginia, was affected by Hurricane Isabel in September 2003, the costliest and one of the deadliest hurricanes in Virginia's history. This event highlighted the vulnerabilities in the region to such natural disasters and underscores the need for regular monitoring of such threat assessments. In addition, in 2011, the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee caused substantial rain and flooding in parts of Virginia. Therefore, even though severe weather events are not frequent, the potential impacts need to be taken into account for emergency planning.