Condado: Leon
Códigos Postales: 32317



Chaires, Florida, al ser una ubicación en el interior a unos 20 millas de la costa, está resguardada de los impactos primarios de las marejadas ciclónicas cuando los huracanes tocan tierra. Sin embargo, su topografía plana con una elevación promedio de alrededor de 90 pies la hace susceptible a lluvias de alta intensidad e inundaciones repentinas durante los huracanes. Los eventos de vientos extremos también podrían ser un problema, causando daños a propiedades y líneas de energía, lo que resulta en cortes de energía generalizados. Estos efectos pueden verse exacerbados si el suelo ya está saturado por eventos de lluvia anteriores. En los últimos 30 años, Chaires ha tenido su cuota de impactos de tormentas notables. En 1985, el huracán Kate, siendo el más significativo que golpeó directamente esta área, resultó en daños significativos debido a las altas velocidades del viento, y las fuertes lluvias causaron inundaciones localizadas. Además, huracanes como Hermine (2016) y Michael (2018) afectaron la ciudad, pero impactaron principalmente áreas más cercanas a la costa. Aún así, estas tormentas produjeron fuertes lluvias sobre Chaires, provocando situaciones de inundaciones temporales. La evacuación puede no ser tan necesaria para Chaires como puede serlo para otras ubicaciones más costeras en Florida, pero los residentes aún deben estar preparados para la posibilidad de cortes de energía, posibles daños a propiedades por altas velocidades del viento y eventos de inundaciones localizadas.






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