Condado: Brevard
Códigos Postales: 32952, 32937, 32953, 32954



Merritt Island, Florida, es particularmente vulnerable a la amenaza de los huracanes debido a su ubicación costera y baja altitud. Situada a lo largo de la costa este de Florida, la ciudad está directamente en la trayectoria de los huracanes del Océano Atlántico, cuenta con poca protección natural contra las marejadas ciclónicas y es de baja altitud, con la mayoría de su área apenas por encima del nivel del mar. En consecuencia, la región es muy susceptible a las inundaciones, incluso sin sistemas de tormentas tropicales. La posición de la ciudad en la vía fluvial intracostera aumenta aún más el riesgo de inundaciones porque el agua puede ser empujada tierra adentro desde el río y el océano durante una tormenta. Los residentes locales necesitarían estar preparados para posibles evacuaciones en caso de huracanes graves debido al riesgo de inundaciones por marejada ciclónica. A lo largo de los últimos 30 años, una serie de huracanes y tormentas tropicales han impactado significativamente a Merritt Island. El más devastador, el huracán Irma de 2017, causó daños generalizados debido a ráfagas de viento de alta velocidad y fuertes lluvias que provocaron inundaciones. Además, el huracán Frances (2004) y el huracán Jeanne (2004) también tuvieron profundos impactos, causando daños materiales sustanciales e inundaciones debido a su incidencia consecutiva en la misma región. Además, el huracán Dorian en 2019, aunque no llegó a tocar tierra directamente, precipitó lluvias torrenciales que causaron inundaciones localizadas. Además de los huracanes, Merritt Island también tiene un historial de inundaciones debido a tormentas tropicales, como la tormenta tropical Fay en 2008, que mostró la vulnerabilidad de la zona a eventos de lluvia prolongada.






This page shows the hurricane evacuation zone for Merritt Island, 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 Merritt Island, 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.