Loch Lomond, Virginia, located approximately 80 miles inland from the Atlantic coast, is not directly exposed to landfalling hurricanes, but this does not entirely rule out hurricane-related threats. Its inland location offers some protection from the immediate coastal impacts of hurricanes such as storm surge; however, the town can still be significantly impacted by heavy rain, strong wind gusts, and the related aftermath of such conditions. Historically, inland flooding caused by heavy rain is the primary risk associated with hurricanes in this region. Loch Lomond has a relatively low elevation, varying from about 200 to 300 feet, which could exacerbate runoff problems and localized flooding. Over the last 30 years, several significant storms have impacted this area. One notable event was Hurricane Fran in 1996, which caused heavy rain and inland flooding in much of Virginia. More recently, in 2011, the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee caused widespread damage with several inches of rain and subsequent flooding. Major hurricanes such as Isabel in 2003 and Sandy in 2012, although not making direct landfall in Virginia, still produced plenty of rain, causing river levels to rise and prompting flood warnings. While these impacts were not exclusive to Loch Lomond, they're indicative of the risks that hurricanes and tropical storms pose to this community.