Condado: Jefferson
Códigos Postales: 32344



Waukeenah, Florida, aunque no está directamente ubicada en la costa, sigue estando en riesgo de sufrir impactos significativos por los huracanes debido a su proximidad a las áreas costeras. La localidad está a unas 20 millas tierra adentro de la costa del Golfo de Florida, lo que significa que puede experimentar vientos severos, fuertes lluvias y posibles tornados que los huracanes suelen llevar al interior. Como Waukeenah se encuentra en una región relativamente plana del norte de Florida, con una baja elevación, está sujeta a riesgos de inundación, a menudo agravados por las precipitaciones impulsadas por los huracanes. Sin embargo, estar un poco más adentro proporciona cierta protección contra las marejadas más graves que normalmente afectan a las comunidades costeras. Respecto a casos históricos, el huracán Hermine en 2016 y el huracán Michael en 2018 afectaron significativamente esta región. Hermine, una tormenta de categoría 1, y Michael, un poderoso huracán de categoría 5, ambos resultaron en inundaciones, daños por viento, cortes de energía y cierres de carreteras en y alrededor de Waukeenah. Los futuros huracanes podrían traer impactos similares, o potencialmente peores, debido a los cambios climáticos que pueden intensificar los huracanes. Por lo tanto, los residentes de Waukeenah necesitan prepararse durante la temporada de huracanes, tomando en cuenta las posibilidades de vientos fuertes, lluvias significativas y aislamiento debido a carreteras inundadas o bloqueadas.






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