Condado: DeSoto
Códigos Postales: 34266



Arcadia, Florida, se encuentra aproximadamente a 25 millas de la costa, pero a pesar de esta ubicación en el interior, sigue siendo vulnerable a los sistemas tropicales. A pesar de que la elevación media del pueblo es de alrededor de 50 pies, lo que de alguna manera mitiga el riesgo de marejadas ciclónicas, el área no está completamente inmune a las inundaciones, particularmente debido a las intensas bandas de lluvia de los huracanes. Pueden producirse inundaciones repentinas y desbordamientos de ríos, por ejemplo, bajo condiciones extremas y los residentes deberían estar preparados. Estar en el interior proporciona un grado de amortiguación contra los impactos directos en tierra como las marejadas ciclónicas y las velocidades de viento más altas que se experimentan comúnmente en la costa, pero aún existe el potencial de daño por el viento, particularmente a las estructuras que no están construidas para resistir tal fuerza. Históricamente, Arcadia ha visto considerable actividad de huracanes. Un ejemplo destacado de esto fue en 2004 cuando la ciudad fue golpeada directamente por el huracán Charley, una tormenta de categoría 4. Este huracán causó daños importantes debido a las fuertes ráfagas de viento. En una historia más reciente, el huracán Irma en 2017 trajo fuertes lluvias a la región, causando extensas inundaciones. Por lo tanto, aunque la ubicación en el interior de Arcadia pueda ofrecer cierta protección, el pueblo aún enfrenta amenazas significativas relacionadas con los huracanes, incluyendo vientos fuertes, lluvias extremas y potencialmente inundaciones catastróficas. Estos riesgos deben ser considerados en los planes de preparación para emergencias y mitigación de desastres.






This page shows the hurricane evacuation zone for 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 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.