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28.74°N -81.81°W
Yalaha, Florida
Lake 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 Yalaha.
Yalaha, Florida, located roughly 70 miles inland from the east and west Florida coastlines, is susceptible to hurricanes but may not experience the full brunt of a hurricane's force as the coastal towns typically do. However, even with this distance inland, tropical systems can maintain a considerable level of intensity and still deliver high winds, torrential rain, and potential tornadoes, which become threats to residential and commercial properties. Considering the elevation of Yalaha is only roughly 66 feet above sea level, flooding may still present serious concerns. Any excessive rainfall from tropical systems can potentially inundate the area, as the land doesn't provide significant natural barriers to excessive rain, resulting in vast quantities of water runoff.
Looking at the historical weather data over the last 30 years, notable hurricanes impacting the town include Hurricane Charley in 2004. This category 4 hurricane crossed directly over central Florida and likely brought hurricane conditions to the Yalaha area. More recently, Hurricane Irma in 2017 passed nearby, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and causing flooding, although Yalaha had less damage than areas closer to the landfall points. While these hurricanes have left their marks, the risk of direct hits is low compared to coastal areas. However, it is essential for residents to remain prepared as hurricanes and tropical storms still pose a flood risk due to sustained periods of heavy rain.
Yalaha, Florida, located roughly 70 miles inland from the east and west Florida coastlines, is susceptible to hurricanes but may not experience the full brunt of a hurricane's force as the coastal towns typically do. However, even with this distance inland, tropical systems can maintain a considerable level of intensity and still deliver high winds, torrential rain, and potential tornadoes, which become threats to residential and commercial properties. Considering the elevation of Yalaha is only roughly 66 feet above sea level, flooding may still present serious concerns. Any excessive rainfall from tropical systems can potentially inundate the area, as the land doesn't provide significant natural barriers to excessive rain, resulting in vast quantities of water runoff. Looking at the historical weather data over the last 30 years, notable hurricanes impacting the town include Hurricane Charley in 2004. This category 4 hurricane crossed directly over central Florida and likely brought hurricane conditions to the Yalaha area. More recently, Hurricane Irma in 2017 passed nearby, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and causing flooding, although Yalaha had less damage than areas closer to the landfall points. While these hurricanes have left their marks, the risk of direct hits is low compared to coastal areas. However, it is essential for residents to remain prepared as hurricanes and tropical storms still pose a flood risk due to sustained periods of heavy rain.
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