Hurricane Evacuation Zones in Florida
Florida uses evacuation zones to help residents understand their storm surge and flooding risk during hurricanes and tropical storms. Selecting your town below takes you to a page where you can see your primary evacuation zone, view the zone on a map, and get links to the official state evacuation zone map. This hurricane evacuation zone lookup is based on data from Florida state and local emergency management.
Knowing your evacuation zone in Florida is a key part of hurricane preparedness. When a storm approaches, officials may order evacuations by zone (for example Zone A or Zone B) so that the most vulnerable areas clear first. If you have not already, choose your town below to find your evacuation zone and review recommended hurricane supplies and evacuation planning tips on that page.
How Evacuation Zones Work in Florida
Evacuation zones in Florida are typically drawn using elevation, historical storm surge data, and flood models. Zones are often lettered (e.g., A, B, C) with Zone A representing the highest risk. Your zone can depend on whether you are on the coast, near a bay or river, or in a low-lying area. The exact system can vary by region within the state, so the town-level pages on this site link to the official state or county evacuation zone map for the most current boundaries.
We recommend bookmarking your town’s page and checking it at the start of each hurricane season. You can also use our hurricane evacuation zone by ZIP code lookup for a quick check. For a full list of states we cover, see our hurricane evacuation zones by state page.
Prepare for Hurricane Season in Florida
Beyond knowing your evacuation zone, hurricane preparedness in Florida should include an evacuation route, a family communication plan, emergency supplies (water, non-perishable food, medications, important documents), and a plan for pets. On each town page we provide a suggested hurricane supplies list and answers to common questions about evacuation zones and how to stay informed during a storm.
Whether you are in Florida, Virginia, Georgia, or Louisiana, taking time now to look up your hurricane evacuation zone and plan your response will make you safer when the next hurricane or tropical storm threatens. Start by selecting your town below to see your zone and official resources.
Official Florida Evacuation Zone Resources
Each town page on this site includes a link to the official state or regional evacuation zone map for Florida. Emergency management agencies sometimes update zone boundaries, so we always recommend verifying your zone on the official site before and during hurricane season. Our hurricane evacuation zone finder gives you a quick answer and a direct link to that official source so you can double-check and stay current with any changes.
For a broader view of all states we cover, return to our main hurricane evacuation zones by state page. There you can switch to another state or use the ZIP code evacuation zone lookup for a fast way to look up your zone by ZIP code across supported areas.