Purcellville, Virginia, situated more than 150 miles from the coast and at a fairly high altitude of roughly 575 feet, doesn't frequently face the direct impact of hurricanes. Flooding, however, can be problematic in such scenarios as large amounts of rainfall brought from tropical storms or remnants of hurricanes could overwhelm local streams, creeks, and drainage systems, leading to flash floods. The impact severity will be influenced by multiple factors including storm intensity, speed, and path and the local topography and land use. Historically, there aren't many examples of hurricanes causing significant damage in Purcellville. Isabel (2003) and Floyd (1999) caused major flooding and wind damage in the wider Virginia area, but reports of significant damage in Purcellville are scarce. However, it should be noted that hurricanes are inherently unpredictable and just because a severe storm hasn't happened recently doesn't mean one couldn't occur in the future. It's crucial for localities like Purcellville to remain prepared. Rather than coastal storm surge, the concern here is likely to remain high volume rainfall and the risk for freshwater flooding. Most recently, in 2019, tropical storm Michael caused heavy rainfall and led to flash floods in parts of Virginia, showcasing the risk posed by remnants of tropical systems.