Condado: Polk
Códigos Postales: 33827



Babson Park, Florida, está situado en el condado de Polk y, aunque no se encuentra directamente en la costa, no es inmune a los impactos de los huracanes. Al estar aproximadamente a 60 millas de ambas costas, este y oeste de Florida, los sistemas tropicales, especialmente los huracanes, pueden causar estragos con fuertes vientos, lluvias intensas y potencial para tornados. Sin embargo, su ubicación en el interior a menudo ayuda a protegerla de los impactos más devastadores de la marejada ciclónica que enfrentan las áreas costeras. La elevación de Babson Park varía entre 90 y 160 pies, lo que reduce aún más el riesgo de inundaciones severas, pero las inundaciones localizadas, especialmente con sistemas de tormentas de movimiento lento o estancados, aún pueden ser una preocupación según las circunstancias específicas de una tormenta. En los últimos 30 años, los huracanes que han impactado notablemente a Babson Park incluyen la terna de huracanes de 2004, Charley, Frances y Jeanne, así como el Huracán Irma en 2017. Todos estos huracanes pasaron cerca del pueblo, entregando fuertes vientos y precipitaciones significativas. Desde una perspectiva de riesgo de inundación, Babson Park experimentó una precipitación significativa durante los huracanes de 2004, lo que llevó a eventos de inundación aislados. El huracán Irma también resultó en daños notables por viento en y alrededor de la comunidad. En resumen, aunque la distancia de Babson Park de la costa y su topografía ligeramente elevada han salvado a la ciudad de lo peor de muchos huracanes, los residentes aún deben comprender los riesgos muy reales que pueden representar los huracanes y prepararse en consecuencia.






This page shows the hurricane evacuation zone for Babson Park, 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 Babson Park, 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.