Condado: Levy
Códigos Postales: 32696



Williston, Florida, aunque está situado en el interior de los condados de Alachua y Levy y por lo tanto no está directamente en la costa, no es inmune a los impactos de los huracanes y las tormentas tropicales. Su particular posición geográfica lo coloca a unas 22 millas de la costa del Golfo, lo que lo hace susceptible a los impactos de las tormentas que tocan tierra en esta región. A pesar de estar ubicada en el interior, la ciudad aún puede experimentar lluvias sustanciales, vientos fuertes y tornados a medida que los huracanes se adentran en tierra. Dado que Williston se encuentra en un terreno relativamente plano con una elevación promedio de 32 pies, generalmente es menos susceptible a la amenaza de la marejada ciclónica en comparación con las ciudades costeras. Sin embargo, las fuertes lluvias que acompañan a los sistemas tropicales podrían provocar inundaciones localizadas, especialmente teniendo en cuenta la proximidad de la ciudad a cuerpos de agua más pequeños. Históricamente, la ciudad ha experimentado los efectos de varios huracanes y tormentas tropicales importantes en las últimas tres décadas. El más notable quizás fue en 2004 cuando Florida fue golpeada por dos huracanes importantes en rápida sucesión; el huracán Frances y el huracán Jeanne ambos causaron daños extensos en Williston debido a sus fuertes vientos y fuertes lluvias, desencadenando notables inundaciones. Más recientemente, el huracán Irma en 2017 también tuvo un impacto significativo en la ciudad, nuevamente debido a las precipitaciones extremas que provocaron inundaciones locales. Dadas estas ocurrencias históricas, no es descabellado considerar las amenazas de los huracanes y las inundaciones subsiguientes como riesgos climáticos importantes para Williston, Florida.






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