Condado: DeSoto
Códigos Postales: 34266



Southeast Arcadia, Florida, no se enfrenta directamente al Océano Atlántico o al Golfo de México, lo que podría reducir ligeramente su exposición a las amenazas asociadas con la marejada ciclónica. Sin embargo, su proximidad relativa a la costa (aproximadamente 40 millas tierra adentro) significa que sigue siendo vulnerable a los severos impactos de los huracanes, particularmente con respecto a las lluvias intensas y los vientos fuertes. La ciudad también tiene el desafío de tener una elevación baja, lo que la deja susceptible a la amenaza de inundaciones especialmente durante eventos de fuertes lluvias derivados de sistemas tropicales. Considerando los riesgos históricos de inundación, la ciudad está situada cerca del río Peace; por lo tanto, las fuertes lluvias inducidas por huracanes pueden resultar en inundaciones significativas del río. Además, el daño del viento causado por los huracanes puede resultar en cortes de energía y daños estructurales. Durante los últimos 30 años, la ciudad ha presenciado los impactos de varias tormentas significativas incluyendo el Huracán Charley en 2004, que tocó tierra en Punta Gorda, aproximadamente 30 millas al oeste, como un huracán de categoría 4. Causó una destrucción generalizada con vientos intensos e inundaciones en toda la región, incluyendo Southeast Arcadia. De manera similar, los Huracanes Frances y Jeanne también en 2004, así como Irma en 2017, trajeron vientos fuertes, lluvia intensa e inundaciones a la región. Estos eventos deben ser tomados como un severo recordatorio de la vulnerabilidad de la ciudad, no solo a los impactos costeros directos, sino también a las consecuencias indirectas que pueden resultar del tamaño de una tormenta y sus lluvias. La planificación de emergencias debe considerar estos potenciales impactos y efectos históricos al prepararse para la temporada de huracanes.






This page shows the hurricane evacuation zone for Southeast Arcadia, 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 Southeast Arcadia, 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.