Condado: Walton
Códigos Postales: 32433, 32435



DeFuniak Springs, situado en el noroeste de Florida, se encuentra a aproximadamente 30 millas tierra adentro del Golfo de México. Esta ubicación geográfica significa que, aunque puede que no sea golpeado directamente por los huracanes que tocan tierra, potencialmente aún puede experimentar impactos significativos. Las amenazas en un escenario de huracán normalmente incluyen fuertes lluvias y vientos severos, que pueden conducir a inundaciones localizadas, caída de árboles o cortes de energía. Esto es especialmente cierto durante las tormentas de alta categoría o cuando el suelo ya está saturado por lluvias previas. La elevación de la ciudad, a alrededor de 250 pies, proporciona alguna protección natural contra las marejadas ciclónicas, pero no elimina completamente los riesgos que vienen con los aguaceros torrenciales. Históricamente, DeFuniak Springs ha sido moderadamente afectada por ciclones tropicales, siendo el Huracán Opal (1995) y el Huracán Ivan (2004) los más notables. Estas tormentas causaron lluvias significativas, daños por viento e inundaciones aisladas en la ciudad. Huracanes recientes como el Huracán Sally (2020) impactaron las áreas costeras de forma más significativa, sin embargo, aun así trajeron fuertes lluvias a áreas interiores como DeFuniak Springs. En general, debido a su ubicación tierra adentro, la principal amenaza recurrente para la ciudad tiende a ser las inundaciones de agua dulce debido a la lluvia excesiva en lugar de la marea de tormenta o daños por viento de alta intensidad. Es crucial que los residentes se centren en los esfuerzos de preparación para proteger sus hogares contra estos impactos, incluyendo garantizar un drenaje adecuado para disminuir los riesgos de inundación, asegurando objetos sueltos que podrían ser lanzados por fuertes vientos, y creando un plan de emergencia para posibles evacuaciones.






This page shows the hurricane evacuation zone for DeFuniak Springs, 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 DeFuniak Springs, 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.