Condado: Miami-Dade
Códigos Postales: 33177, 33157



South Miami Heights, Florida, a pesar de estar situada aproximadamente a 10 millas tierra adentro desde la costa, enfrenta un nivel de amenaza significativo por los huracanes. Su cercanía a la costa la expone a vientos severos, fuertes lluvias y a inundaciones provocadas por las marejadas ciclónicas. Esta área es plana, con una elevación promedio de solo 10 pies sobre el nivel del mar, lo que aumenta la vulnerabilidad a las inundaciones. De hecho, South Miami Heights se encuentra dentro de una zona de inundación mapeada por la Agencia Federal de Gestión de Emergencias (FEMA). Esto indica un alto riesgo de inundaciones debido a las fuertes lluvias o los huracanes que tocan tierra, especialmente debido a su deficientes sistemas de drenaje y una gran red de canales superpuestos. En los últimos 30 años, varios huracanes importantes han impactado directamente a South Miami Heights. Un ejemplo conmovedor fue el Huracán Andrew en 1992, que fue un huracán de Categoría 5 y devastó la zona con vientos extremos e inundaciones. Más recientemente, el Huracán Irma en 2017, un huracán de Categoría 4, causó daños significativos debido a los fuertes vientos e intensas lluvias, que llevaron a inundaciones ineludibles y generalizadas. Por lo tanto, aunque la posición de la ciudad en el interior la protege de las marejadas ciclónicas costeras directas, el peligro combinado de las altas velocidades del viento, las fuertes lluvias y su topografía plana con una elevación cercana al nivel del mar hacen que South Miami Heights sea particularmente susceptible a los impactos de los huracanes. Estos factores deben ser debidamente considerados en la planificación de la preparación para tormentas y la respuesta a las mismas.






This page shows the hurricane evacuation zone for South Miami Heights, 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 South Miami Heights, 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.