Condado: Palm Beach
Códigos Postales: 33407, 33404, 33419



Riviera Beach, ubicada en el Condado de Palm Beach, Florida, tiene un alto riesgo de huracanes debido a su proximidad a la costa en el Océano Atlántico. La baja altitud de la ciudad, con un promedio de 10 pies sobre el nivel del mar, aumenta la amenaza ya que hace que el área sea vulnerable a las inundaciones por el aumento del nivel del mar y a las inundaciones. La información histórica confirma la susceptibilidad de esta área a las inundaciones relacionadas con tormentas, más recientemente demostrada por el Huracán Irma en 2017. En este evento, se acumularon rápidamente grandes cantidades de agua de lluvia debido a la lenta progresión de Irma, causando inundaciones prolongadas y extensas en Riviera Beach y las comunidades de alrededor. Al analizar más a fondo la historia de huracanes de la ciudad en los últimos 30 años, el Huracán Andrew en 1992 y el Huracán Wilma en 2005 fueron dos eventos terriblemente destructivos que impactaron el área con altas velocidades de viento y dañinos aumentos del nivel del mar. Aunque el impacto directo de Andrew fue en el Condado de Miami-Dade, empeoró las condiciones del clima y resultó en daños moderados en Riviera Beach. Wilma, por otro lado, pasó directamente por el Condado de Palm Beach, causando daños extensos. Además, los huracanes Frances y Jeanne en 2004 también tuvieron impactos significativos de lluvia y viento en Riviera Beach. Como resultado, los residentes y los funcionarios de la ciudad deben mantenerse preparados con un fuerte énfasis en la mitigación de inundaciones debido a la ubicación geográfica única de la ciudad y su perfil de altitud, junto con su historia de impactos de huracanes.






This page shows the hurricane evacuation zone for Riviera Beach, 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 Riviera Beach, 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.