Condado: Polk
Códigos Postales: 33896, 33858, 33837



Loughman, Florida, aunque está ubicado centralmente en el estado y aproximadamente a 75 millas de la costa este, no es inmune a los impactos de los huracanes y sistemas tropicales. Su terreno relativamente plano con una elevación promedio de alrededor de 118 pies sobre el nivel del mar podría potencialmente aumentar su vulnerabilidad a eventos de fuertes lluvias e inundaciones durante tormentas tropicales y huracanes. Históricamente, se sabe que la región experimenta un incidente ocasional de inundación durante dichos eventos, pero generalmente una inundación más severa en el interior requeriría un sistema tropical lento o un terreno ya saturado. El impacto del viento también puede ser significativo, ya que los árboles ampliamente dispersos y maduros en esta área podrían causar daños adicionales si se desarraigan durante un huracán. Durante los últimos 30 años, Loughman ha experimentado el impacto de varios huracanes y sistemas tropicales significativos, siendo el más notable el huracán Charley en 2004, que trajo vientos severos y fuertes lluvias al área. Más recientemente, el huracán Irma en 2017 también tuvo un impacto notable en la región, causando daños generalizados y significativos en toda Florida. Ambas tormentas provocaron cortes de energía, derribaron árboles y cierto grado de inundación. Con la tendencia creciente en la actividad de los huracanes, estas consideraciones deberían seguir formando parte de la planificación de preparación y respuesta a desastres de la ciudad.






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