Churchville, Virginia, situated approximately 175 miles inland from the Atlantic coast, is at a relatively lower risk of direct hurricane impact compared to the coastal regions. Although the geographic distance tends to mitigate the severest wind damages, significant risks can arise from the potential for heavy rainfall, subsequent flooding, and occasional tornadoes spawned within the bands of hurricanes. It's important to note that Churchville's elevation, with most areas above 1400 feet, could provide limited protection against flood risk. However, proximity to water bodies such as Jennings Branch and other tributaries that feed into larger river systems can still pose flood threats in the wake of heavy rain events. Over the past decades, hurricanes that have tracked through Virginia, causing major inland flooding, include Hurricane Fran (1996), Isabel (2003), and more recently, remnants of Hurricane Florence (2018). While not a direct hurricane hit, the flooding event of June 1995 also left significant impacts in and around the Churchville area. Given these historical events, it's necessary for Churchville to have robust measures in place for stormwater management and emergency evacuations. Additionally, due to the secondary risk of tornadoes related to hurricanes, homes and structures may require appropriate preparation and residents are recommended to have storm shelters or safe spaces.