Condado: Lake
Códigos Postales: 32784



Umatilla, Florida, debido a su ubicación interior a unas 50 millas de la costa este, puede que no sea golpeada directamente por huracanes tan frecuentemente como las ciudades costeras, pero no está completamente a salvo de su impacto. Las posibles amenazas que puede enfrentar la ciudad incluyen intensas tormentas que conducen a inundaciones repentinas, especialmente si el movimiento del huracán se ralentiza sobre la región. Además, los vientos de fuerza de tormenta tropical podrían provocar la caída de árboles y cortes de energía, ambos podrían poner en riesgo la vida humana y la propiedad. Considerando que Umatilla se encuentra a una altitud relativamente baja (solo unos 98 pies sobre el nivel del mar), las inundaciones podrían ser en efecto una preocupación importante, especialmente en las áreas que se encuentran a altitudes más bajas dentro de la ciudad. En los últimos 30 años, un par de huracanes importantes han influenciado el clima en Umatilla y sus alrededores. La ciudad estuvo en el camino del huracán Charley en 2004, que causó daños significativos en toda la Florida Central. Umatilla también sintió los efectos del huracán Georges de 1998, aunque de manera indirecta ya que terminó golpeando los Cayos de Florida, pero lo suficiente como para causar cortes de energía e inundaciones en el área. Estos incidentes sirven como recordatorios de que, a pesar de estar en el interior, Umatilla no es inmune a los efectos de los huracanes y las tormentas tropicales y subraya la necesidad de una vigilancia y preparación continuas, especialmente durante la temporada de huracanes.






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