Blacksburg, Virginia, half a day's drive from the coast and situated in the Appalachian region, generally carries a lower hurricane threat compared to coastal regions. However, this does not entirely eliminate the town's risk. Being located inland, Blacksburg's primary hurricane-related challenge is heavy rainfall leading to flash floods, especially considering the town's elevation of about 2,080 feet which makes it vulnerable to potential landslides as well. Extreme winds, while historically less problematic in this area due to the wind decay as storms move inland, are still a potential threat, along with the possibility of tornadoes spinning out from hurricanes. Looking back on the history of hurricane and flood events in Blacksburg, significant impacts have been noted from hurricanes like Hugo in 1989, Fran in 1996, and Isabel in 2003. Hugo, despite decreasing to a tropical depression status by the time it reached the Blacksburg region, caused considerable rain-induced flooding and high winds leading to downed trees and power outages. Hurricane Fran, although weakened by land interferences, brought about torrential rains causing floods and significant damage. Isabel, though not a direct hit, still caused intense rainfall, wind damage, and extended power outages. Therefore, while less likely to experience a direct hurricane hit, Blacksburg should maintain preparedness against heavy rainfall, potential flooding, damaging winds, and possible landslides.