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27.49°N -81.80°W
Zolfo Springs, Florida
Hardee Co.
What this means for you.
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- 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 Zolfo Springs.
Zolfo Springs, Florida, although located around 60 miles inland from both the Gulf and Atlantic Coasts, is still susceptible to hurricane impacts, including high winds, heavy rainfall, and flash flooding. The town's distance from the coast provides some buffer against storm surge threats typically associated with coastal areas; however, this should not lure residents into complacency given the town's exposure to tropical cyclone-derived rainfall and potential for resultant flooding. Zolfo Springs' relatively low-lying terrain, with its average elevation roughly at 43 feet above sea level, increases its vulnerability to rainfall-induced flooding, which becomes particularly relevant during hurricane events. The Peace River running through the town could also potentially overflow during heavy rainfalls associated with hurricanes, leading to significant flood damages.
A historical review shows Zolfo Springs has experienced substantial hurricane impacts over the past 30 years. For instance, the town was in the path of Hurricane Charley in 2004, a Category 4 storm that caused significant wind damage and flooding throughout Hardee County. Additionally, in 2017, Hurricane Irma tracked closely to Zolfo Springs, causing power outages and flooding from excessive rainfall. Considering these precedents, Zolfo Springs should always remain prepared for potential impacts from future hurricanes and associated heavy rains and flooding.
Zolfo Springs, Florida, although located around 60 miles inland from both the Gulf and Atlantic Coasts, is still susceptible to hurricane impacts, including high winds, heavy rainfall, and flash flooding. The town's distance from the coast provides some buffer against storm surge threats typically associated with coastal areas; however, this should not lure residents into complacency given the town's exposure to tropical cyclone-derived rainfall and potential for resultant flooding. Zolfo Springs' relatively low-lying terrain, with its average elevation roughly at 43 feet above sea level, increases its vulnerability to rainfall-induced flooding, which becomes particularly relevant during hurricane events. The Peace River running through the town could also potentially overflow during heavy rainfalls associated with hurricanes, leading to significant flood damages. A historical review shows Zolfo Springs has experienced substantial hurricane impacts over the past 30 years. For instance, the town was in the path of Hurricane Charley in 2004, a Category 4 storm that caused significant wind damage and flooding throughout Hardee County. Additionally, in 2017, Hurricane Irma tracked closely to Zolfo Springs, causing power outages and flooding from excessive rainfall. Considering these precedents, Zolfo Springs should always remain prepared for potential impacts from future hurricanes and associated heavy rains and flooding.
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