Condado: Hillsborough
Códigos Postales: 33594, 33596



Valrico, Florida, ubicado tierra adentro, aproximadamente a 15 millas de la bahía de Tampa, es vulnerable a posibles tormentas y huracanes debido a su ubicación geográfica. Su distancia de la costa ofrece cierta protección contra los impactos directos de la marejada ciclónica; por lo tanto, los impactos directos de la marejada ciclónica son poco probables. Sin embargo, esto no exime a la región por completo de las inundaciones asociadas con los huracanes. Las inundaciones inducidas por las lluvias son una preocupación significativa para Valrico debido a los períodos de fuertes precipitaciones que acompañan a un huracán, lo que puede resultar en inundaciones, especialmente si se supera la capacidad del sistema de drenaje local. Valrico es plano con una elevación promedio de unos 43 pies; por lo tanto, es potencialmente susceptible a este tipo de inundaciones. El daño severo causado por el viento es otro impacto potencial de los huracanes en esta región ya que su ubicación tierra adentro no lo protege de los fuertes vientos inducidos por los huracanes. Al revisar los impactos históricos de los huracanes y las inundaciones, Valrico ha experimentado varias tormentas importantes en los últimos 30 años. Más notablemente, el Huracán Irma en 2017 trajo daños extensos por el viento y fuertes lluvias, causando inundaciones en las calles y barrios, provocando cortes de energía y daños a las viviendas. De manera similar, el Huracán Jeanne en 2004 pasó directamente sobre la Florida Central, lo que resultó en una lluvia significativa, cortes de energía y daños en toda Valrico. Aunque la distancia de Valrico desde la costa disminuye un poco los riesgos asociados con las marejadas ciclónicas, es crucial considerar la posibilidad de vientos de alta intensidad y fuertes lluvias capaces de causar daños y perturbaciones considerables. En consecuencia, los residentes de Valrico deben permanecer vigilantes al monitorear las predicciones de tormentas y prestar atención a los avisos locales y las órdenes de evacuación cuando se acercan las tormentas.






This page shows the hurricane evacuation zone for Valrico, Florida, based on official state and local data. Your evacuation zone indicates your area’s risk from storm surge and flooding during a hurricane or tropical storm. When officials issue evacuation orders, they often do so by zone (e.g., Zone A, Zone B), so knowing your zone helps you understand when and whether you may need to evacuate. Always confirm with the official state or county evacuation zone map linked above, as boundaries can be updated.
To see evacuation zones for other cities and towns in your state, visit our hurricane evacuation zones in FL page and choose a different town. For a full list of states we cover, see hurricane evacuation zones by state. You can also use our hurricane evacuation zone by ZIP code lookup to quickly find your zone by ZIP code.
Storm surge—water driven ashore by a hurricane—is one of the greatest threats to life and property in coastal and low-lying areas. Evacuation zones are drawn using elevation, historical surge data, and flood models so that the most vulnerable areas are identified in advance. If you are in a higher-risk zone, having an evacuation plan and a go-kit ready can save critical time when an order is issued. This hurricane evacuation zone lookup gives you a clear starting point so you can plan ahead and stay informed.
Hurricane preparedness goes beyond knowing your zone. It includes having an evacuation route, a family communication plan, emergency supplies (water, food, medications, important documents), and a plan for pets. The hurricane supplies list on this page is a good basis for a go-kit. We also recommend signing up for local emergency alerts and following your state and county emergency management offices for the latest evacuation zone information and orders.
The primary evacuation zone shown at the top of this page is derived from the same type of data that state and local emergency managers use. The map on this site helps you see where Valrico, Florida sits in relation to zone boundaries. For the most authoritative and up-to-date boundaries, use the official “know your zone” or evacuation zone map link provided above; we link to it so you can verify your zone before and during hurricane season.
If you need to look up another address or town, return to our state evacuation zone page for FL to choose a different city or town, or go to our main hurricane evacuation zones by state page to switch states. Our ZIP code evacuation zone lookup is another way to quickly find hurricane evacuation zone information by ZIP code across the regions we support.
When a hurricane or tropical storm threatens, follow the guidance of your local emergency management office and the National Weather Service. Evacuation orders are issued based on the specific storm track and intensity, so your zone is a guide—not a substitute for official instructions. By using this site to find your evacuation zone and prepare in advance, you give yourself and your family a better chance of staying safe when the next storm approaches.