Condado: Jefferson
Códigos Postales: 32344, 32345



Monticello, Florida, ubicado aproximadamente a 25 millas al este de Tallahassee y a unas 35 millas tierra adentro desde el Golfo de México, es moderadamente vulnerable al impacto de los huracanes, particularmente en relación con los riesgos de inundación. Un huracán significativo traería consigo lluvias torrenciales, lo que conlleva el riesgo de inundaciones repentinas, así como inundaciones fluviales y localizadas ya que Monticello se encuentra a una baja altitud de solo 207 pies. Además, las altas mesas de agua y el alto contenido de arcilla en el lado este del condado contribuyen a saturar rápidamente el suelo, dificultando su capacidad para absorber agua durante las fuertes lluvias. Además de las inundaciones, otros posibles impactos de los huracanes incluyen daños por viento y marejadas ciclónicas, aunque el riesgo de una marejada ciclónica severa es relativamente menor debido a la ubicación interior de Monticello. Históricamente, Monticello ha sido afectado por varios huracanes y tormentas tropicales importantes durante los últimos 30 años. De gran importancia fue el huracán Hermine en 2016, que resultó en inundaciones generalizadas y daños por viento. Antes de eso, en 2005, el huracán Dennis trajo fuertes lluvias, causando inundaciones en partes del condado de Jefferson, en el que se encuentra Monticello. Otras tormentas notables incluyen los huracanes Erin y Opal en 1995, que causaron graves inundaciones y destrucción de infraestructuras. Tales precedentes históricos subrayan la necesidad, a pesar de la ubicación interior del pueblo, para una preparación integral, una planificación de gestión de desastres y el desarrollo de infraestructuras resilientes para salvaguardar adecuadamente contra las posibles amenazas que plantean los huracanes y las tormentas tropicales.






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