Condado: Palm Beach
Códigos Postales: 33496, 33487, 33486, 33434, 33432, 33433, 33431, 33427, 33429, 33481, 33499



Boca Raton, Florida, al ser una ciudad costera en el condado de Palm Beach, exhibe una amenaza elevada de huracanes. Dada su posición en el litoral atlántico sureste, se considera altamente susceptible a los ciclones tropicales, especialmente durante la temporada de huracanes del Atlántico, que generalmente comienza el 1 de junio y termina el 30 de noviembre. La ciudad está esencialmente a nivel del mar, con una altitud que oscila entre 1 y 24 pies sobre el nivel del mar, por lo que existe un alto riesgo de marejadas ciclónicas y inundaciones por fuertes lluvias durante un huracán. La proximidad a la costa junto con la baja elevación resulta en una mayor probabilidad de daños significativos a la propiedad y una potencial amenaza para la vida, lo que exige que los locales sean especialmente cautelosos y preparados. Durante las últimas tres décadas, Boca Raton ha presenciado múltiples huracanes de considerable magnitud. En particular, ha visto los impactos catastróficos del huracán Andrew en 1992, que devastó la región severamente. En 2005, los huracanes Katrina y Wilma también causaron considerables daños. Más recientemente, el huracán Irma de 2017 provocó intensas tormentas de viento e inundaciones severas, al igual que el huracán Frances de 2004. Dado este historial histórico de actividad de huracanes e inundaciones, es prudente que los residentes adopten una planificación estratégica, incluyendo reforzar sus hogares para resistir huracanes potentes, adquirir seguros de inundación y preparar planes de evacuación de emergencia. Estas medidas estratégicas ayudarían significativamente a mitigar los daños potenciales, garantizando la seguridad y una rápida recuperación después de un desastre de tormenta.






This page shows the hurricane evacuation zone for Boca Raton, 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 Boca Raton, 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.