Condado: Monroe
Códigos Postales: 33040, 33041, 33045



Key West, Florida se origina de una cadena de islas rodeada por el Océano Atlántico y el Golfo de México, lo que la hace altamente susceptible a huracanes y tormentas tropicales. Su baja elevación, con un promedio de unos 18 pies sobre el nivel del mar, junto con su ubicación en las cálidas aguas tropicales, la hace extremadamente propensa a inundaciones por marejada ciclónica durante los eventos de huracanes. Con un aumento en el clima severo debido al cambio climático, Key West podría ver impactos de tormentas más frecuentes y severos, exacerbando las vulnerabilidades existentes. Partes de la ciudad están construidas sobre arrecifes de coral poco profundos y son particularmente bajas, lo que significa que es probable que presencien una inundación casi total durante un evento significativo de marejada ciclónica. En los últimos 30 años, Key West ha sido afectada por varios eventos de huracanes significativos. El huracán Irma en 2017 se destaca como un evento significativo para la comunidad, causando daños extensos e inundaciones con marejadas de hasta 8 pies. El huracán Wilma en 2005 también causó importantes inundaciones con una marejada que alcanzó unos increíbles 8-10 pies, considerada una de las mareas de tormenta más altas jamás registradas en la región. Más allá del daño físico, estos eventos de tormentas y las inundaciones asociadas pueden causar el desplazamiento de los residentes, tensión en las capacidades de respuesta de emergencia, impactos económicos duraderos y posibles preocupaciones de salud pública. Estas tormentas históricas proporcionan un duro recordatorio de la importancia de que los residentes de Key West permanezcan diligentes con los planes de preparación y evacuación de huracanes.






This page shows the hurricane evacuation zone for Key West, 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 Key West, 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.