Blackstone, Virginia, while relatively distant from the coastline, could experience significant threats from hurricanes due to rain-induced inland flooding and wind damage. The town's reasonably flat elevation minimally aids in natural water drainage making it susceptible to significant rainfall over prolonged periods, a common occurrence during a tropical system. Additionally, potent sustained winds and gusts carried by hurricanes can cause extensive structural damage. Trees susceptible to high winds may be uprooted leading to property damage and potentially interrupting power supplies. Looking historically, one of the most impacting hurricanes in the past three decades was Hurricane Fran in 1996. Fran had resulted in excessive rainfall across the state, including Blackstone, causing widespread flooding. Furthermore, tropical storm Michael in 2018 brought extensive rain and strong winds to Virginia, resulting in reported flooding and wind damage. Residents must, therefore, remain prepared for potential coastal storms, even though they are somewhat inland. Factors such as soil saturation levels, the speed and track of the storm, and whether it coincides with any other weather events, like the typical afternoon thunderstorms, can dramatically increase the impact.