Condado: Okaloosa
Códigos Postales: 32548



Cinco Bayou, Florida, debido a su ubicación costera y su topografía relativamente baja, es altamente susceptible a los huracanes y las tormentas asociadas, inundaciones y vientos destructivos. Todo el pueblo se encuentra a solo alrededor de 4 a 5 pies sobre el nivel del mar, lo que lo pone en un riesgo adicional por altos niveles de marejada, particularmente en grandes tormentas. La proximidad de Cinco Bayou al cuerpo de agua más grande de la Bahía de Choctawhatchee también promueve la probabilidad de inundaciones por marejada ciclónica. En el pasado, los huracanes han resultado en graves daños estructurales, servicios públicos dañados y perturbaciones en las líneas de transporte y comunicación en esta área. En términos de impactos históricos de tormentas, Cinco Bayou ha experimentado varias tormentas principales en los últimos 30 años, incluidos el Huracán Opal en 1995 y el Huracán Michael en 2018. El Huracán Opal llegó a la costa como una categoría 3, trayendo una gran marejada ciclónica e inundaciones. Mientras tanto, el Huracán Michael, una categoría 5 en su momento culminante, resultó en miles de millones de dólares en daños en la región más amplia, aunque Cinco Bayou evitó lo peor de la tormenta. Las inundaciones por la lluvia directa y la marejada ciclónica siguen siendo la amenaza más apremiante durante un evento de huracán, a menudo resultando en los mayores daños y pérdidas de vidas. Es vital que los residentes locales tomen en serio las advertencias de huracanes y tengan planes de evacuación en lugar, especialmente dado las vulnerabilidades de la ciudad.






This page shows the hurricane evacuation zone for Cinco Bayou, 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 Cinco Bayou, 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.