Condado: Hernando
Códigos Postales: 34601, 34603



Brooksville, Florida, ubicada a unas 20 millas tierra adentro desde la Costa del Golfo, es significativamente susceptible a los impactos de los huracanes debido a que se encuentra dentro de la zona de impacto de huracanes de la costa oeste de Florida. Aunque la distancia del pueblo desde la costa proporciona cierta protección contra las marejadas, no elimina el riesgo de fuertes lluvias, vientos dañinos y posibles tornados generados por los huracanes que podrían causar daños infraestructurales y ambientales significativos. Su elevación, que varía modestamente de 30 a 240 pies, puede ayudar a mitigar en cierto grado el riesgo de inundaciones. Sin embargo, las cantidades de lluvia torrencial en un corto período durante un sistema tropical aún podrían causar inundaciones repentinas o inundaciones fluviales ya que su ubicación también la pone dentro de la cuenca del Río Withlacoochee. Históricamente, Brooksville ha visto su cuota justa de actividad de ciclones tropicales desde que comenzaron los registros. Dentro de los últimos 30 años, el huracán Elena (1985), el huracán Andrew (1992), los huracanes Frances y Jeanne (2004) han traído fuertes lluvias, vientos poderosos y han generado tornados dentro o cerca del área de Brooksville. Estas tormentas causaron inundaciones significativas y daños por viento en el área de Brooksville. Por lo tanto, los residentes de Brooksville necesitan tener planes de preparación para huracanes para los impactos de viento y agua, y los funcionarios deben ser conscientes de que los períodos de fuertes y prolongadas lluvias pueden abrumar las vías fluviales locales y los sistemas de drenaje, lo que puede llevar a inundaciones desastrosas que podrían impactar la infraestructura y desplazar a los residentes. Sin duda, el pueblo ha experimentado históricamente grandes tormentas y es muy probable que encuentre más en el futuro debido a su ubicación geográfica.






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