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29.05°N -81.30°W
North DeLand, Florida
Volusia 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 North DeLand.
North DeLand, located approximately 20 miles inland from the East Coast of Florida, faces a significant risk for hurricane impacts due to its position in the state. Its relative proximity to the coast leaves it in a vulnerable position, as tropical systems making landfall can still retain a large proportion of their strength as they move inland, bringing strong winds, heavy rainfall, and possibly tornadoes. The town's low elevation, with most areas virtually at sea level, compounds this risk by making the area prone to flooding, particularly flash flooding brought on by high levels of rainfall during a hurricane. Other potential impacts from a hurricane could involve wind damage and debris, which can lead to significant property damage and power outages.
In terms of historical precedence, North DeLand has been affected by several major hurricanes and floods in the past 30 years. Prominent among these is Hurricane Charley in 2004, a Category 4 storm which swept through Volusia County causing severe property damage due to strong winds, rain and tornadoes. More recently, the town was subjected to the indirect impact of Hurricane Dorian in 2019, which despite making landfall further north, still caused severe weather and flooding in the area. These past events highlight the very real threat hurricanes pose to North DeLand. These risks underscore the importance of prompt and effective emergency preparedness and response protocols for local residents.
North DeLand, located approximately 20 miles inland from the East Coast of Florida, faces a significant risk for hurricane impacts due to its position in the state. Its relative proximity to the coast leaves it in a vulnerable position, as tropical systems making landfall can still retain a large proportion of their strength as they move inland, bringing strong winds, heavy rainfall, and possibly tornadoes. The town's low elevation, with most areas virtually at sea level, compounds this risk by making the area prone to flooding, particularly flash flooding brought on by high levels of rainfall during a hurricane. Other potential impacts from a hurricane could involve wind damage and debris, which can lead to significant property damage and power outages. In terms of historical precedence, North DeLand has been affected by several major hurricanes and floods in the past 30 years. Prominent among these is Hurricane Charley in 2004, a Category 4 storm which swept through Volusia County causing severe property damage due to strong winds, rain and tornadoes. More recently, the town was subjected to the indirect impact of Hurricane Dorian in 2019, which despite making landfall further north, still caused severe weather and flooding in the area. These past events highlight the very real threat hurricanes pose to North DeLand. These risks underscore the importance of prompt and effective emergency preparedness and response protocols for local residents.
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