Gore, Virginia, situated approximately 100 miles inland from the Atlantic coastline, generally exhibits a relatively lower hurricane risk than coastal towns. However, given the right storm system, tropical storm force winds and significant rainfall could still be a significant threat. This community sits at a higher elevation (approximately 361 meters above sea level) which can beneficially result in lesser storm surge impacts, compared to coastal regions. However, this elevated position can also lead to rapid runoffs and potential flash flooding, with particularly intense storms.

In terms of historical impacts, while Gore has not been the direct hit of a major hurricane in the past 30 years, it has felt the effects of several storms. Hurricanes like Fran in 1996 and Isabel in 2003 brought heavy rainfall to the region leading to widespread flooding. Additionally, remnants of numerous hurricanes and tropical storms, including Hurricane Floyd (1999) and more recently Hurricane Florence (2018), resulted in considerable rainfall in the area, thereby increasing Gore's susceptibility to flood risk. Therefore, the potential for significant rainfall during hurricane events should not be disregarded, despite its distance from the coast, due to the potential for flash flooding and other water-related damages.