Lake of the Woods, Virginia, despite being considerably inland from the coastline, is not completely immune to hurricane threats. This community is vulnerable to both primary and secondary effects of hurricanes, which may include heavy rains, severe winds, and potentially flooding. The town’s low-to-moderate elevation increases the risk of flooding during a significant precipitation event. The lake in the area may swell due to the increased inflow of water, leading to overflow into the surrounding communities. Moreover, other hurricane-induced impacts such as power outages, road blockages due to fallen trees, and damage to properties could occur given the heightened wind speeds during such weather events. In terms of historical events, although no major hurricanes have made a direct hit on Lake of the Woods in the past 30 years, several storms have had significant indirect impacts. For instance, Hurricane Fran (1996), Hurricane Isabel (2003), and Hurricane Sandy (2012) all resulted in noticeable effects such as heavy rainfall and strong winds, even though their main landfalls occurred elsewhere. In each instance, the community experienced flooding and substantial storm-related damages. It’s crucial for residents to be informed and prepared for the possibility of such events, and for local emergency management personnel to have evacuation procedures and emergency measures in place.