Condado: Polk
Códigos Postales: 33847, 33830



Dadas sus características geográficas, Homeland, Florida, es potencialmente susceptible a diversos impactos de huracanes, a pesar de su ubicación relativamente interior. La ciudad se encuentra a una elevación muy baja cerca del río Peace, un cuerpo de agua históricamente conocido por aumentar rápidamente y significativamente durante eventos de lluvia intensa asociados con tormentas. Este factor podría presentar un alto riesgo de inundaciones repentinas durante la temporada de huracanes, ya que una lluvia considerable en un corto período de tiempo puede elevar drásticamente los niveles de agua. La distancia de la ciudad a la costa podría significar que, aunque puede que no enfrente eventos de viento directos y extremos asociados con huracanes que tocan tierra, frecuentemente experimenta la lluvia excesiva y fuertes vientos exteriores típicos de estos sistemas. Esta combinación de factores, junto con la posibilidad de tornados generados por sistemas de huracanes, hace que Homeland, FL esté en riesgo de sufrir daños devastadores por tormentas. En los últimos 30 años, Homeland ha vivido varios eventos de huracanes y inundaciones importantes. El huracán más reciente y significativo que impactó el área fue el huracán Irma en 2017, que trajo fuertes lluvias que provocaron inundaciones, y vientos dañinos. En 2004, Homeland fue significativamente afectada por el huracán Charley, un huracán de categoría 4 que pasó muy cerca al oeste de la ciudad. Esta tormenta no solo produjo ráfagas de viento dañinas, sino también fuertes lluvias que causaron daños extensos por inundación. Comprender estos patrones a partir de precedentes históricos es crucial para los residentes y funcionarios de Homeland en la preparación y mitigación de futuros huracanes y posibles daños por inundaciones.






This page shows the hurricane evacuation zone for Homeland, Lake Worth, 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 Homeland, Lake Worth, 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.