Condado: Polk
Códigos Postales: 33810



Kathleen, Florida, aunque está situada en el interior y algo alejada de los lugares donde los huracanes tocan tierra en la costa, todavía es susceptible a sufrir impactos significativos durante los eventos de huracanes debido a su baja elevación y proximidad a varios lagos, lo que aumenta su potencial riesgo de inundación. A pesar de su ubicación a unas 40 millas tierra adentro, los huracanes pueden traer vientos fuertes y lluvias torrenciales hasta esa distancia en el interior, causando daños a la propiedad e inundaciones. De hecho, las inundaciones son una preocupación principal para esta área debido a su topografía relativamente plana y la presencia de cuerpos de agua cercanos que exacerban las acumulaciones de agua de lluvias intensas y prolongadas. Estos factores también contribuyen a un mayor riesgo de cortes de energía por árboles derribados e interrupciones de tránsito. En los últimos 30 años, Kathleen ha experimentado la influencia de varios huracanes y sistemas tropicales notables. En particular, el huracán Irma en 2017 y los huracanes sin nombre de 2004 causaron un peligroso nivel de inundación y daño en Kathleen y sus alrededores. El Huracán Irma inundó la zona con fuertes lluvias y vientos intensos, provocando un daño considerable por inundaciones, árboles derribados y cortes generalizados de energía. Dado que Kathleen es propensa a inundaciones y a las marejadas de tormenta debido a su topografía plana y proximidad a grandes masas de agua, los residentes siempre deben prepararse para estos eventos a pesar de estar algo alejados de la costa. La preparación debería implicar entender el riesgo de posibles inundaciones, tener un plan de evacuación en caso de necesidad y asegurar la propiedad contra posibles daños por viento y agua.






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