The University of Virginia, located in Charlottesville, Virginia, while around 140 miles inland from the nearest coast, is still susceptible to hurricane threats, notably in terms of extreme rainfall resulting in high flood risks. Being located in the Southern Piedmont region and having an elevation of approximately 420 feet provides a certain level of protection from storm surge impacts, which are more threatening closer to the coastline. However, it doesn’t provide complete insusceptibility, especially to widespread flooding caused by excessive rainfall, a common occurrence in hurricanes. The area has multiple bodies of water around it, like the Rivanna River, which can contribute to this risk. Historically, notable storms that have affected the area within the last three decades include Hurricane Fran in 1996, which caused significant rainfall through central Virginia leading to widespread flooding, and the remnants of Hurricane Isabel in 2003, which brought high winds and copious amounts of rain to the region. Moreover, remnants of Hurricane Camille in 1969 caused devastating floods in and around Charlottesville, killing over 150 people in Virginia. While these events have not directly hit the University of Virginia, the impacts were closely felt and should be factored in future hurricane preparedness planning. Climate change projections also suggest more intense rainfall events with hurricanes, posing a more signifiant threat of flooding in the future.