Condado: St. Johns
Códigos Postales: 32259



Fruit Cove, Florida, está situada en el noroeste del condado de St. Johns, a lo largo del río St. Johns, y está aproximadamente a 15-20 millas de Jacksonville Beach. Dada la ubicación de la ciudad, está relativamente protegida de los impactos directos de tormentas oceánicas; sin embargo, es particularmente susceptible a los efectos catastróficos asociados con los huracanes, incluyendo vientos fuertes, lluvia intensa e inundaciones. Su proximidad al río St. Johns y una red de arroyos más pequeños aumenta el riesgo de daños derivados de inundaciones durante eventos de lluvia intensa, especialmente por el agua de la marejada que se empuja río arriba durante un huracán. La relativamente baja elevación de la ciudad también contribuye a este potencial de inundación. Sin embargo, la considerable distancia desde la costa ayuda a aliviar levemente la marejada directa que solía asociarse con las comunidades costeras. Al observar la historia reciente de huracanes, el huracán Irma (2017) es el mejor ejemplo de la posible amenaza de huracanes para Fruit Cove. El huracán causó inundaciones sin precedentes en el vecindario, con el río desbordando sus orillas y afectando a numerosas viviendas, causando un daño significativo a la propiedad. Este es un escenario que podría repetirse en el futuro con otros impactos de huracanes. Además, el paso de los huracanes Jeanne y Frances en 2004 afectó a Fruit Cove, aunque los daños fueron menos graves en comparación con Irma. Por lo tanto, la planificación urbana y la preparación para desastres en Fruit Cove deben tener en cuenta posibles vientos fuertes y lluvias intensas de los huracanes, con un enfoque particular en la gestión de inundaciones debido a la única proximidad del río de la ciudad y la baja elevación.






This page shows the hurricane evacuation zone for Fruit Cove, 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 Fruit Cove, 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.