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About Ives Estates.
Ives Estates, Florida, could potentially experience significant impact from hurricanes due to its proximity to the Atlantic coast and its relatively low elevation. The town sits merely 9.6 miles west of the coast, which leaves it open to direct hurricane impacts and hazards such as high winds, storm surges, and significant rainfall, which can result in flooding, especially in areas of poor drainage or low elevation. Ives Estates, like much of South Florida, is very flat and lies close to sea level, so it is susceptible to both storm surge flooding along the coast and rain-based flooding inland. In the last 30 years, the town has been impacted by several notable hurricanes and severe weather events. Hurricane Andrew in 1992 caused substantial damage in the region, as it was one of the most destructive United States hurricanes of record. Others, like Hurricane Irma in 2017, resulted in massive power outages and flooding due to the considerable rainfall. Apart from direct hurricane impacts, Ives Estates has also experienced repercussions from tropical storms and depressions, which can deliver heavy rain and flooding to the area. The potential for future hurricane impacts in Ives Estates, Florida is a real consideration, and residents need to be prepared for the likelihood of these weather events.


