Condado: Orange
Códigos Postales: 32703, 32793



South Apopka, Florida, está situada en la región central del estado, aproximadamente a 40 millas tierra adentro del Océano Atlántico y a 60 millas al noreste del Golfo de México. A pesar de estar bastante en el interior, esta ubicación no está completamente aislada de los huracanes y las tormentas tropicales, especialmente aquellas que mantienen su intensidad o recuperan fuerza a medida que viajan tierra adentro. Sin embargo, la ubicación interior de la ciudad puede otorgarle cierta protección contra las marejadas ciclónicas, que pueden ser uno de los aspectos más mortales de una tormenta tropical costera. En cuanto a la elevación, South Apopka es relativamente plana, con una elevación promedio de solo unos 100 pies sobre el nivel del mar, lo que podría aumentar su riesgo de inundaciones, particularmente en un evento de lluvia sustancial. En términos de riesgo histórico de inundaciones, el área alrededor de Apopka ha sufrido inundaciones severas por sistemas tropicales pasados. Los suelos compactos y profundamente saturados, comunes en Florida, pueden amplificar las inundaciones durante los eventos de lluvia intensa a menudo asociados con los sistemas tropicales. En relación a los huracanes pasados, en 1992 el huracán Andrew pasó al sur de la región pero aún así trajo vientos fuertes y lluvias intensas. Más recientemente, en 2004, los huracanes Charley, Frances y Jeanne pasaron por la región o cerca de ella en rápida sucesión, causando daños extensos. Durante 2017, el huracán Irma, aunque no fue un golpe directo, trajo lluvias significativas que llevaron a inundaciones localizadas extensas. Estos eventos históricos sugieren que los residentes deben mantener la preparación tanto para los daños por viento como para las inundaciones durante un evento climático tropical.






This page shows the hurricane evacuation zone for South Apopka, 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 South Apopka, 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.