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26.94°N -80.14°W
Limestone Creek, Florida
Palm Beach Co.
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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 Limestone Creek.
Limestone Creek, situated in Palm Beach County, Florida, is unfortunately susceptible to considerable risk from hurricanes due to its proximity to the southeastern Atlantic coastline. Although it is slightly inland, only around 4 miles from the coast, its predominant low elevation contributes to its high flood risk. Heavy rains during hurricanes often lead to raising water levels, making homes and infrastructure in this area vulnerable to damage from floods. Additionally, with hurricanes comes major wind threats; higher category hurricanes could cause extensive wind damage in Limestone Creek. Road blockages due to downed trees and power outages could pose significant challenges to the community during and post-hurricanes.
Looking at historical hurricanes and floods over the past 30 years, Limestone Creek has experienced several significant events. In 2004, Hurricane Frances, a Category 2 hurricane, caused widespread damage in Palm Beach County, which wealth fallout reaching Limestone Creek. Again in 2005, Hurricane Wilma, a Category 3 hurricane at Florida landfall, had a significant impact on the region, causing extensive damage and flooding. Due to the hurricanes' severe storm surges and heavy rainfall, these two hurricanes generated significant flooding, forcing residents to evacuate their homes and resulting in considerable property damage. Consequently, residents should always monitor official hurricane advisories during the Atlantic hurricane season from June to November, have an evacuation plan in place and take appropriate precautions to protect their homes and families.
Limestone Creek, situated in Palm Beach County, Florida, is unfortunately susceptible to considerable risk from hurricanes due to its proximity to the southeastern Atlantic coastline. Although it is slightly inland, only around 4 miles from the coast, its predominant low elevation contributes to its high flood risk. Heavy rains during hurricanes often lead to raising water levels, making homes and infrastructure in this area vulnerable to damage from floods. Additionally, with hurricanes comes major wind threats; higher category hurricanes could cause extensive wind damage in Limestone Creek. Road blockages due to downed trees and power outages could pose significant challenges to the community during and post-hurricanes. Looking at historical hurricanes and floods over the past 30 years, Limestone Creek has experienced several significant events. In 2004, Hurricane Frances, a Category 2 hurricane, caused widespread damage in Palm Beach County, which wealth fallout reaching Limestone Creek. Again in 2005, Hurricane Wilma, a Category 3 hurricane at Florida landfall, had a significant impact on the region, causing extensive damage and flooding. Due to the hurricanes' severe storm surges and heavy rainfall, these two hurricanes generated significant flooding, forcing residents to evacuate their homes and resulting in considerable property damage. Consequently, residents should always monitor official hurricane advisories during the Atlantic hurricane season from June to November, have an evacuation plan in place and take appropriate precautions to protect their homes and families.
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