South Run, Virginia, being a Virginia community that is located approximated 60-70 miles inland from the Atlantic Coast, could potentially see impacts from any major storm or hurricane that impacts the East Coast. While it is certainly more sheltered than coastal communities, hurricanes can track a long way inland, and the ground level elevation of South Run ranges from 120-277 feet (36-84 meters) which could also intensify the storm surge during a hurricane. The most significant impacts are typically torrential rain, leading to the risk of flash flooding, and strong winds, potentially toppling trees and power lines causing property damage and power outages. Historically, South Run's most significant hurricanes in the past 30 years include Hurricane Fran in 1996 and Hurricane Isabel in 2003. Both of these storms caused tremendous wind damage leading to power outages that lasted several days, with Hurricane Isabel alone downing an estimated one million trees in Northern Virginia. Also notable was the Derecho storm of 2012 aside from hurricanes, a violent windstorm that caused widespread damage and power outages throughout the region. Flooding can also be a significant risk in this area, as shown during Tropical Storm Lee in 2011, which brought heavy rains and significant flash flooding in Northern Virginia. As such, preparation for future storms should certainly consider these potential impacts.