Dunn Loring, Virginia, though situated approximately 125 miles inland from the Atlantic coast, isn't immune to the effects of a hurricane - primarily in the form of substantial rainfall causing flooding, strong winds, and potentially tornadoes spun off from the main system. The town is largely at a lower elevation, less than 400 feet, which could potentially increase its susceptibility to flooding. Dunn Loring, however, does not have a significant historical flood risk as most of the runoff is well-managed through a series of creeks and storm drain systems. As hurricanes weaken upon landfall due to the absence of warm water (their primary fuel source), by the time they reach Dunn Loring, their power typically decreases significantly compared to coastal areas. Within the last 30 years, Hurricane Fran in 1996 and Hurricane Isabel in 2003 have caused considerable impacts, even though they had weakened to tropical storm status by the time they reached this far inland. These storms brought strong winds that resulted in power outages, fallen trees and structural damage. Fran in particular led to a considerable amount of rainfall, resulting in flash floods. More recently, the remnants of Hurricane Florence in 2018 resulted in heavy rainfall, however, the overall impact was not as significant. As climate change continues to intensify weather patterns, it’s crucial for residents to maintain awareness and prepare for potential storms accordingly.