Timberlake, Virginia, sits approximately 200 miles inland from the Atlantic coast. This distance provides some buffer against the most direct and damaging effects of coastal storms, but it does not make the area immune to dangerous weather associated with hurricanes, including high winds, severe thunderstorms, and the potential for spawning tornadoes. The relative low elevation of Timberlake, roughly around 800 feet, combined with the town's proximity to multiple bodies of water -- the Ivy Creek, Tomahawk Creek, and the larger James River -- makes it prone to flash floods and other forms of flood damage, especially during significant rainfall events, like those associated with tropical storm systems. Historically, significant hurricanes impacting Timberlake, Virginia in the last three decades includes Hurricane Fran in 1996, Hurricane Isabel in 2003, and most recently, Hurricane Michael in 2018. These storms caused substantial rain in the area leading to minor to moderate flood issues. While flooding has been of concern periodically, measures for flood control have made the region more resilient to these types of events. However, residents should remain vigilant during hurricane season (June through November), paying close attention to official updates and warnings due to the inherent unpredictability and potential severity of these storms.