Hillsville, Virginia, while distanced approximately 250 miles inland from the Atlantic coastline, is still susceptible to potential hurricane threats. Hurricanes may weaken by the time they reach Hillsville due to its distance from the coast, but they can still carry significant amounts of rainfall contributing to potential flooding. The town sits at an elevation of about 2,444 feet which could limit the risk of storm surge and coastal flooding, but it doesn't exempt the area from the risk of inland flooding due to the heavy rainfall regularly associated with hurricanes. The high elevation and mountainous terrain could in fact enhance rainfall totals in certain scenarios leading to localized flooding. Furthermore, high winds from a hurricane can lead to downed trees and power lines causing power outages. In reviewing historical storm events over the last 30 years, Hurricane Fran in 1996 and Hurricane Ivan in 2004 caused significant rainfall leading to flooding in many areas of Virginia, possibly affecting Hillsville as well. Flooding caused by Ivan was especially severe throughout the entire region. These historical hurricane impacts should be meticulously considered when preparing for the risk of hurricanes in Hillsville, Virginia. The preparation should include flood planning and emergency responses targeting its unique mountainous terrain.