Condado: Orange
Códigos Postales: 34787, 34786, 32836, 34777, 34778



Horizon West, Florida, aunque no es tan propenso a recibir impactos directos de huracanes como sus contrapartes costeras, aún enfrenta considerables amenazas de huracanes. Su distancia moderadamente cercana a ambas costas de Florida, alrededor de 75 millas en cada sentido, lo coloca dentro de las posibles zonas de impacto para los huracanes que tocan tierra en cualquiera de los lados de la península. Es importante notar que aunque Horizon West está bastante tierra adentro, los remanentes de los huracanes o sus bandas de lluvia pesada pueden generar lluvias importantes, provocando inundaciones repentinas. Mientras tanto, la elevación relativamente plana de Horizon West no ofrece mucha protección natural contra las posibles crecidas de agua. En los últimos 30 años, varias tormentas significativas han impactado indirectamente a Horizon West. En 1992, el huracán Andrew, aunque tocó tierra muy al sur, aún trajo fuertes lluvias y vientos intensos al área. Más recientemente, en 2004, los huracanes Charley, Frances y Jeanne empaparon el área con copiosas cantidades de lluvia, lo que provocó inundaciones en áreas de baja altitud. El huracán Irma en 2017 también trajo lluvia intensa y vientos poderosos a Horizon West. Estas tormentas han causado inundaciones y daños importantes por viento en la región de Horizon West, afectando estructuras y provocando cortes de electricidad debido a árboles caídos y líneas de electricidad interrumpidas. Como una comunidad en crecimiento, Horizon West debe tomar en cuenta estas consideraciones en su desarrollo y planificación de emergencias en curso.






This page shows the hurricane evacuation zone for Horizon West, 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 Horizon West, 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.