Condado: Citrus
Códigos Postales: 34461



Lecanto, Florida, situado a unos 15 millas tierra adentro del Golfo de México, tiene un riesgo moderado de huracanes. Aunque su distancia de la costa proporciona cierta protección, los huracanes grandes o de movimiento lento pueden causar una acumulación significativa de lluvias y, por lo tanto, inundaciones. El impacto directo de la marejada ciclónica causada por el huracán es menos preocupante para Lecanto debido a su distancia de la costa y su relativamente mayor elevación. Sin embargo, un evento de lluvia robusto puede hacer que el río Withlacoochee y otros arroyos locales se desborden, y por lo tanto, Lecanto podría experimentar graves inundaciones. Además, los vientos de fuerza de tormenta tropical aún pueden tener un impacto significativo en el área, lo que puede llevar a posibles cortes de energía y daños a la propiedad. En los últimos 30 años, varios eventos de tormentas importantes han impactado Lecanto. Quizás el más notable de estos es el Huracán Charley en 2004, que trazó un camino justo al oeste de Lecanto, trayendo ráfagas de viento de hasta 85 millas por hora y fuertes lluvias. Los huracanes Frances, Jeanne y Hermine también trajeron lluvias significativas al área, con Hermine en 2016 causando inundaciones costeras y cortes de energía que duraron varios días. Los riesgos de inundación se amplifican por la historia de la ciudad de eventos de inundación de 100 años. Por lo tanto, la historia de Lecanto sugiere una necesidad de preparación para huracanes, con un énfasis particular en posibles daños por viento e inundaciones en tierra adentro.






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