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30.75°N -86.56°W
Crestview, Florida
Okaloosa 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 Crestview.
Crestview, Florida, situated approximately 30 miles inland from the Gulf Coast, is less susceptible to the direct landfall of hurricanes compared to its coastal counterparts, but the effects of these storms can still be felt deeply in this region. The city’s slightly higher elevation helps lower the risk of storm surge flooding, but heavy rainfall from hurricanes or tropical storms can result in significant inland water flooding, especially along local rivers and streams. Being inland, Crestview also faces the threat of high winds and tornadoes spawned by the parent hurricane, which can bring damage to buildings, infrastructure, and vegetation. The local infrastructure, while somewhat protected by the distance from the immediate coast, should still be prepared for possible disruptions to utilities and services due to these potential outcomes.
In terms of historical hurricanes and floods, Hurricane Opal in 1995 and Hurricane Ivan in 2004 severely affected the Crestview area despite its inland location. Both hurricanes made landfall on the Gulf coast but their widespread wind and rain fields caused significant damage and flooding in the Crestview region. Flash flooding events associated with these hurricanes caused considerable impact, demonstrating that inland cities in Florida like Crestview are not immune to the risks posed by hurricanes and tropical storms. Such historical precedents highlight the importance of dedicated preparation and adaptive planning to mitigate these storm impacts.
Crestview, Florida, situated approximately 30 miles inland from the Gulf Coast, is less susceptible to the direct landfall of hurricanes compared to its coastal counterparts, but the effects of these storms can still be felt deeply in this region. The city’s slightly higher elevation helps lower the risk of storm surge flooding, but heavy rainfall from hurricanes or tropical storms can result in significant inland water flooding, especially along local rivers and streams. Being inland, Crestview also faces the threat of high winds and tornadoes spawned by the parent hurricane, which can bring damage to buildings, infrastructure, and vegetation. The local infrastructure, while somewhat protected by the distance from the immediate coast, should still be prepared for possible disruptions to utilities and services due to these potential outcomes. In terms of historical hurricanes and floods, Hurricane Opal in 1995 and Hurricane Ivan in 2004 severely affected the Crestview area despite its inland location. Both hurricanes made landfall on the Gulf coast but their widespread wind and rain fields caused significant damage and flooding in the Crestview region. Flash flooding events associated with these hurricanes caused considerable impact, demonstrating that inland cities in Florida like Crestview are not immune to the risks posed by hurricanes and tropical storms. Such historical precedents highlight the importance of dedicated preparation and adaptive planning to mitigate these storm impacts.
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