I've been caught in a couple of hurricanes myself. One time we were staying at my grandma's rickety old house during one. I opened the door early one morning to let the dogs out into the yard, only to realize there was no yard. Just water. Thankfully, the floods didn't get any higher or into the house. But it's a memory that has really stuck with me. That - combined with recurring hurricane nightmares - is what inspired me to go with the "natural disaster" theme. I'm glad it's been a relatable concept, despite the outlandish mech angle. xD