Condado: Suwannee
Códigos Postales: 32008



Branford, Florida, se encuentra tierra adentro pero no está totalmente inmune a las amenazas que suponen los huracanes. Como está situada a unos 30 millas del Golfo de México, los principales peligros que enfrenta la ciudad son los fuertes vientos y la lluvia torrencial que traen los sistemas tropicales, en lugar de la marejada ciclónica que afecta principalmente a los lugares costeros. La relativamente baja y nivelada elevación geográfica del pueblo no proporciona mucha protección natural contra las aguas de inundación, lo que amplifica significativamente los riesgos de inundaciones durante fuertes aguaceros. Las áreas con cuencas, ríos, riachuelos y arroyos también enfrentan un riesgo elevado de desbordamiento, lo que puede llevar a daños en propiedades y paisajes. Observando los impactos históricos de los huracanes, el Huracán Michael en 2018 llevó vientos destructivos y fuertes lluvias a la zona, causando daños estructurales significativos y cortes de energía. En 2004, los huracanes Frances y Jeanne causaron extensas inundaciones y daño por viento a Branford. En términos de historia de inundaciones, Branford a menudo enfrenta inundaciones de río durante períodos de lluvias persistentes, generalmente impulsadas por huracanes o tormentas tropicales. Tal fue el caso durante la tormenta tropical Debby en 2012, que causó graves inundaciones estacionales que afectaron varias partes de la ciudad. El pueblo debe estar vigilantemente preparado para tales eventos meteorológicos ya que el cambio climático podría potencialmente conducir a fenómenos meteorológicos más frecuentes e intensos.






This page shows the hurricane evacuation zone for Branford, 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 Branford, 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.