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25.71°N -80.44°W
Kendall West, Florida
Miami-Dade 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 Kendall West.
Kendall West, Florida, although not located directly on the coast, is still vulnerable to extreme weather events associated with hurricanes. The town lies approximately 12 miles inland from the coast, where it's somewhat sheltered from the direct hit of hurricane landfalls. However, storm surge risks are not significant due to the town's distance from the coast and its relatively high elevation. A more substantial threat to Kendall West is hurricane-induced rainfall, which has the potential to cause localized flooding and water damage.
In the past three decades Kendall West has been impacted by several major hurricanes. Perhaps most notable was Hurricane Andrew in 1992, which was one of the most destructive hurricanes in US history. Additionally, Kendall West experienced the effects of Hurricane Wilma in 2005, causing power outages and structural damage across the area. The town was also threatened by Hurricane Irma in 2017, which resulted in flooding as well. For any town in Florida, preparedness for these events is crucial and residents should be well-informed about potential hurricane impacts and appropriate safety measures.
Kendall West, Florida, although not located directly on the coast, is still vulnerable to extreme weather events associated with hurricanes. The town lies approximately 12 miles inland from the coast, where it's somewhat sheltered from the direct hit of hurricane landfalls. However, storm surge risks are not significant due to the town's distance from the coast and its relatively high elevation. A more substantial threat to Kendall West is hurricane-induced rainfall, which has the potential to cause localized flooding and water damage. In the past three decades Kendall West has been impacted by several major hurricanes. Perhaps most notable was Hurricane Andrew in 1992, which was one of the most destructive hurricanes in US history. Additionally, Kendall West experienced the effects of Hurricane Wilma in 2005, causing power outages and structural damage across the area. The town was also threatened by Hurricane Irma in 2017, which resulted in flooding as well. For any town in Florida, preparedness for these events is crucial and residents should be well-informed about potential hurricane impacts and appropriate safety measures.
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