Condado: Polk
Códigos Postales: 33813



Lakeland Highlands, ubicada en el centro de Florida, aunque no está directamente en la costa, sigue siendo vulnerable a los impactos de los huracanes. La ciudad es relativamente plana, con una elevación promedio de alrededor de 200 pies. Esta región de baja altitud es propensa a las inundaciones repentinas durante las tormentas severas, particularmente durante las fuertes lluvias asociadas con los huracanes. La proximidad a grandes cuerpos de agua como el Océano Atlántico y el Golfo de México aumenta en gran medida la amenaza de los huracanes también. Además, debido a esta distancia desde la costa, las tormentas todavía pueden ser bastante fuertes cuando llegan a Lakeland Highlands, lo que potencialmente puede conducir a graves daños por viento. Mirando hacia atrás en las últimas décadas, varios huracanes importantes han impactado directa o indirectamente el área de Lakeland Highlands. Por ejemplo, el huracán Charley en 2004 causó daños extensos en partes del centro de Florida, mientras que más recientemente, el huracán Irma de 2017 resultó en inundaciones significativas y daños en la región. Además, los restos del huracán Andrew de 1992, uno de los huracanes más poderosos que jamás haya golpeado Florida, también causaron daños en Lakeland Highlands a pesar de que la mayoría de los daños de la tormenta se concentraron alrededor de Miami. La preparación para tales eventos es crucial y se puede mejorar examinando estos casos históricos y evaluando su impacto en infraestructuras y comunidades.






This page shows the hurricane evacuation zone for Lakeland Highlands, 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 Lakeland Highlands, 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.