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26.29°N -80.08°W
Hillsboro Beach, Florida
Broward Co.
What this means for you.
Always check the State of Florida's Know Your Zone Map for the latest evacuation zone information.
- 01Sign up for local alertsYour county's emergency notification service. Free, takes 90 seconds.
- 02Pre-pick a destinationFriend, family, hotel, or pet-friendly Red Cross shelter inland. Avoid deciding last-minute.
- 03Build a 3-day go-kitWater, meds, documents, chargers, cash. Keep it by your bedroom door.
- 04Verify on the official mapBoundaries can change between seasons. The state map is always the final word.
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About Hillsboro Beach.
Hillsboro Beach, Florida, due to its size and geographical location, presents various challenges in terms of hurricane threats. Its proximity to the Atlantic coast exposes it to potential hurricane landfalls and storm surges. As the entire town is a long and narrow barrier island, the elevation is very low, usually less than 10 feet above sea level. Consequently, there's a significant risk of flooding, both from heavy rainfall and from storm surge, even with hurricanes of a weaker category. Historically, the area has experienced extensive flooding, affecting infrastructure and private residences, during major hurricane events.
Over the last 30 years, several major hurricanes have notably impacted Hillsboro Beach. For instance, Hurricanes Andrew in 1992 and Wilma in 2005 caused severe damage to the area. More recently, Hurricane Irma in 2017 not only caused flooding but also damaged many structures with high winds. Given these historical precedents, whenever a major hurricane is forecasted, residents of Hillsboro Beach should take hurricane warnings and evacuation orders seriously and should prioritize hurricane preparedness measures like securing property against wind damage and having a robust evacuation plan.
Hillsboro Beach, Florida, due to its size and geographical location, presents various challenges in terms of hurricane threats. Its proximity to the Atlantic coast exposes it to potential hurricane landfalls and storm surges. As the entire town is a long and narrow barrier island, the elevation is very low, usually less than 10 feet above sea level. Consequently, there's a significant risk of flooding, both from heavy rainfall and from storm surge, even with hurricanes of a weaker category. Historically, the area has experienced extensive flooding, affecting infrastructure and private residences, during major hurricane events. Over the last 30 years, several major hurricanes have notably impacted Hillsboro Beach. For instance, Hurricanes Andrew in 1992 and Wilma in 2005 caused severe damage to the area. More recently, Hurricane Irma in 2017 not only caused flooding but also damaged many structures with high winds. Given these historical precedents, whenever a major hurricane is forecasted, residents of Hillsboro Beach should take hurricane warnings and evacuation orders seriously and should prioritize hurricane preparedness measures like securing property against wind damage and having a robust evacuation plan.
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