Luray, Virginia, being located quite a distance from the coastline and benefiting from higher elevation than coastal towns, has lesser immediate threat from a direct hurricane landfall and storm surges. However, significant hurricane concerns do exist in the form of heavy rainfall leading to potential flash flooding and rivers overflowing, coupled with strong winds causing power outages and structural damage. The town's location along the South Fork Shenandoah River makes it vulnerable to river flooding in these instances. The history of flooding in Luray demonstrates that even inland cities can face devastating floods, such as the flood caused by the remnants of Hurricane Fran in 1996.

Reviewing past events, significant incidents include Hurricane Isabel in 2003 which caused substantial damage across Virginia, including power outages in Luray. The remnants of Hurricane Camille in 1969 also caused devastating floods across Virginia, including parts of Page County where Luray is located. Another significant event was Tropical Storm Lee in 2011, which caused significant rainfall and subsequent flooding in the area. Despite this, the inherent danger posed by hurricanes cannot be overlooked, and preparedness plans should be strategized for this possibility. Particularly, the strong potentials for flooding and wind damage need to be taken into consideration in disaster planning.