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29.03°N -82.72°W
Yankeetown, Florida
Levy Co.
What this means for you.
Always check the State of Florida's Know Your Zone Map for the latest evacuation zone information.
- 01Sign up for local alertsYour county's emergency notification service. Free, takes 90 seconds.
- 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 Yankeetown.
Yankeetown, Florida, located directly on the Gulf Coast, is inherently vulnerable to hurricanes, tropical storms, and associated flooding. The town's coastal position means it's often in the direct path of many storms, potentially playing host to the devastating trifecta of high winds, storm surge, and rain-fueled flooding. The very low elevation of the area contributes to its substantial flood risk – even a minor increase in offshore water levels, as can happen with a storm surge, can cause significant inundation.
Historically, Yankeetown experienced the significant impacts of Hurricane Hermine in 2016, which made landfall as a Category 1 storm and led to considerable flooding in communities along Florida's Nature Coast. Another notable storm was Tropical Storm Debby in 2012 which caused extensive flooding due to heavy rainfall. As a part of any hurricane preparation plans, residents and local officials in Yankeetown should be prepared for the likely risk of flooding and account for potential evacuation difficulties related to washed-out roads and other flood-related damages. Beyond the immediate destruction of a storm, long-term impacts can also be substantial, including on the local fishing-based economy and the unique regional ecosystems.
Yankeetown, Florida, located directly on the Gulf Coast, is inherently vulnerable to hurricanes, tropical storms, and associated flooding. The town's coastal position means it's often in the direct path of many storms, potentially playing host to the devastating trifecta of high winds, storm surge, and rain-fueled flooding. The very low elevation of the area contributes to its substantial flood risk – even a minor increase in offshore water levels, as can happen with a storm surge, can cause significant inundation. Historically, Yankeetown experienced the significant impacts of Hurricane Hermine in 2016, which made landfall as a Category 1 storm and led to considerable flooding in communities along Florida's Nature Coast. Another notable storm was Tropical Storm Debby in 2012 which caused extensive flooding due to heavy rainfall. As a part of any hurricane preparation plans, residents and local officials in Yankeetown should be prepared for the likely risk of flooding and account for potential evacuation difficulties related to washed-out roads and other flood-related damages. Beyond the immediate destruction of a storm, long-term impacts can also be substantial, including on the local fishing-based economy and the unique regional ecosystems.
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