Despite being approximately 100 miles inland, Richmond, Virginia is not immune to the impacts of hurricanes. Historical data has shown that the remnants of these systems have the potential to cause significant damage due to heavy rainfall, resulting in flooding, high winds, and even tornadoes. Richmond sits on the fall line of the James River and has an average elevation of around 150 feet, elevating flood risks when there is torrential rainfall. Back in 1996, Hurricane Fran produced substantial rainfall, causing severe flooding throughout Richmond. Also, Hurricane Isabel in 2003 resulted in widespread power outages, some of which lasted for weeks. Another notable weather event that inflicted damage to Richmond was Tropical Storm Gaston in 2004, which despite being significantly less intense than a hurricane, wreaked havoc due to its heavy water load. The resulting floods caused significant damage in Richmond's Shockoe Bottom district and led to several casualties. Richmond’s urban topography, characterized by impermeable surfaces and a lack of sufficient water-absorbing vegetation, augments flood risks. While city infrastructure improvements have been made following such events, Richmond, due to its geographical location and history of flood events, needs to always be prepared for the potential threats associated with tropical storm systems, including heavy rain, flooding, strong wind, and tornadoes.