Condado: Nassau
Códigos Postales: 32034, 32035



Fernandina Beach, situada directamente en la costa noreste de Florida, es altamente susceptible a los vientos y marejadas ciclónicas que frecuentan los huracanes del Atlántico. La elevación de la ciudad, entre las más bajas del estado, aumenta el potencial de riesgo para las inundaciones costeras. La geografía relativamente plana de Fernandina Beach limita sus capacidades de drenaje natural, incrementando así el potencial de riesgo de inundaciones durante eventos de precipitaciones significativas. Esto puede ser especialmente peligroso durante un huracán, donde las marejadas ciclónicas y las lluvias incesantes pueden provocar inundaciones rápidas en tierras de baja altitud. Además, una parte de la ciudad se encuentra en Amelia Island, una isla barrera, que es la primera línea de defensa contra una tormenta costera y puede enfrentar daños significativos durante un huracán. Como punto histórico de referencia, la ciudad presenció golpes directos del huracán Dora en 1964 y del huracán Irma en 2017, ambos resultaron en inundaciones y daños significativos. El huracán Irma, en particular, causó mareas de tormenta de 4 a 6 pies por encima del nivel del suelo, provocando inundaciones generalizadas en zonas de baja altitud. Ante los huracanes, los residentes deberían tomar precauciones tales como fortalecer la infraestructura del hogar contra los vientos de alta velocidad, asegurar rutas de evacuación accesibles, y prepararse para posibles cortes de energía y interrupción de servicios esenciales. Con el calentamiento global jugando su papel, se predice que las tormentas pueden aumentar en el futuro, por lo que un factor a largo plazo a considerar es la implementación y mantenimiento de medidas de defensa contra inundaciones suficientes.






This page shows the hurricane evacuation zone for Fernandina Beach, 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 Fernandina Beach, 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.