St. Charles, Virginia, situated in Lee County, is relatively far from the Atlantic coast, rendering its direct hurricane impact less extreme than coastal regions. Despite this, the town could still experience effects from hurricanes, such as substantial rainfall, leading to localized flash floods, significant wind damage, and potential power outages. Given that St. Charles is situated in the Appalachian Mountain region, the town's elevation could lead to increased rainfall owing to an effect called orographic lift where air rises and cools over mountains causing more rain to fall. Consequently, areas with higher elevations can expect increased rainfall during significant storm events. However, it's noteworthy that over the past 30 years, St. Charles has been impacted by a few major flood events and hurricanes. In 2004, remnants of Hurricane Ivan led to significant flooding in Southwest Virginia, affecting areas including Lee County. While the direct impacts of hurricanes are usually of less concern at this distance from the coast, the indirect impacts from heavy rain, particularly during already saturated conditions, present a real risk. Therefore, while the town is less vulnerable to storm surges and high winds associated with hurricanes, the citizens of St. Charles must be prepared for the likelihood of extreme precipitation events during a hurricane, which can lead to flooding and landslides due to its higher elevation and position within the mountain region.