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27.22°N -80.24°W
Rio, Florida
Martin 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 Rio.
Rio, Florida, located in the Martin County, is highly susceptible to hurricane threats due to its geographical proximity to Florida's Atlantic coast. Generally, this region experiences the Atlantic hurricane season from June 1 to November 30, with peak risks occurring between mid-August to late October. Given its low elevation of 10 feet above sea level, the potential impacts of a hurricane in Rio may include storm surges, heavy rainfall-induced flooding, and destructive winds. Furthermore, such low-lying areas are especially at risk from climate change-related sea level rise, exacerbating their already heightened risk from storm surge flooding.
Historically, Rio has been affected by numerous hurricanes including Hurricane Frances in 2004, and most recently, Hurricane Irma in 2017 which resulted in extensive water and wind damage. In 2004, Hurricane Frances caused severe flooding, rendering several buildings and homes uninhabitable. Hurricane Irma, on the other hand, resulted in power outages and property damage. Notably, storm surges and flooding are persistent threats to the Rio region when powerful hurricanes make landfall, as evidenced by the impacts of the aforementioned major hurricanes. Therefore, residents need to anticipate potential evacuations and extensive property damage when significant storms approach. Add to this the heavy rainfall even from tropical storms, and you've got a region that must be constantly prepared for hurricane impacts.
Rio, Florida, located in the Martin County, is highly susceptible to hurricane threats due to its geographical proximity to Florida's Atlantic coast. Generally, this region experiences the Atlantic hurricane season from June 1 to November 30, with peak risks occurring between mid-August to late October. Given its low elevation of 10 feet above sea level, the potential impacts of a hurricane in Rio may include storm surges, heavy rainfall-induced flooding, and destructive winds. Furthermore, such low-lying areas are especially at risk from climate change-related sea level rise, exacerbating their already heightened risk from storm surge flooding. Historically, Rio has been affected by numerous hurricanes including Hurricane Frances in 2004, and most recently, Hurricane Irma in 2017 which resulted in extensive water and wind damage. In 2004, Hurricane Frances caused severe flooding, rendering several buildings and homes uninhabitable. Hurricane Irma, on the other hand, resulted in power outages and property damage. Notably, storm surges and flooding are persistent threats to the Rio region when powerful hurricanes make landfall, as evidenced by the impacts of the aforementioned major hurricanes. Therefore, residents need to anticipate potential evacuations and extensive property damage when significant storms approach. Add to this the heavy rainfall even from tropical storms, and you've got a region that must be constantly prepared for hurricane impacts.
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