Condado: Wakulla
Códigos Postales: 32355



St. Marks, Florida, es una ciudad significativamente vulnerable a los huracanes y las inundaciones asociadas debido a su proximidad a la costa; está ubicada a lo largo del río St. Marks y cerca de la bahía de Apalachee, lo que amplifica su exposición a las marejadas ciclónicas. Además, su elevación relativamente baja suele exacerbar el potencial de daños por inundaciones. Las lluvias excesivas también pueden desencadenar problemas de inundaciones en y alrededor de las áreas bajas de la ciudad. El daño del viento es otro elemento considerable relacionado con los huracanes, ya que puede llevar a la destrucción de propiedades, especialmente a estructuras débiles o edificios sin refuerzo. Los cortes de energía y la interrupción de las comunicaciones también pueden resultar de las intensas velocidades del viento asociadas con estos fenómenos meteorológicos. Históricamente, St. Marks ha presenciado algunos huracanes notables que causaron daños significativos en la zona. En 1985, el paso del Huracán Elena en alta mar causó una importante inundación por marejada ciclónica. La ciudad fue azotada por el Huracán Kate más tarde ese mismo año, el cual dañó significativamente la industria pesquera comercial, un recurso económico clave. El huracán Hermine, que tocó tierra en 2016, resultó en graves daños por inundaciones en St. Marks, particularmente debido a la significativa marejada ciclónica. El huracán Michael en 2018 no golpeó directamente a St. Marks, pero su amplia marejada ciclónica todavía provocó importantes inundaciones. Predecir los impactos de los huracanes siempre es un desafío debido a la amplia gama de posibles trayectorias e intensidades de las tormentas. Sin embargo, basándose en experiencias históricas y atributos geográficos, St. Marks debe dar alta prioridad a la preparación para los huracanes, especialmente para la marejada ciclónica y las inundaciones.






This page shows the hurricane evacuation zone for St. Marks, 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 St. Marks, 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.