As a town located in the southwestern part of Virginia, Clinchport's primary hurricane threat would predominantly come from remnants of systems that have already made landfall elsewhere, and subsequently tracked inland. While the town's inland location, approximately 250 miles from the coast, significantly reduces the risk from direct hurricane impacts like storm surge, it does not entirely eliminate the risk from heavy rainfall and associated flooding. Clinchport's elevation and proximity to the Clinch River exacerbate this flood risk. Over the past 30 years, Clinchport has experienced several major floods linked to tropical systems. The influence of Hurricane Fran in 1996 and remnants of other tropical systems have caused devastating floods in the past. Considerations must also be made for high wind risks, which could result in wind-related damages to infrastructure and increases the risk of power outages, falling trees and subsequent road closure. Hurricanes and tropical storm remnants also hold the potential for spawning tornadoes. Although Clinchport is not in a primary hurricane strike zone, it is still susceptible to significant indirect impacts. The town's historical risk of flooding is a key consideration, as flood waters can lead to damage or complete destruction of homes, businesses and other infrastructure, disrupt transportation, contaminate drinking water, lead to drowning, and even cascading impacts like landslides. Preparedness and evacuation plans should be in place, particularly during the Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to November 30 each year.