County: Hardee
ZIP Codes: 33834
Fort Green Springs, Florida, located inland, has its own unique set of considerations when it comes to potential hurricane impacts. Due to its distance from the coast, it is less susceptible to direct hits from hurricanes and storm surge flooding which typically affect coastal regions. Nevertheless, Fort Green Springs' susceptibility to indirect impacts such as heavy rainfall, high winds, and tornadoes associated with hurricanes cannot be completely dismissed. In terms of historical flood risk, the region may be at moderate risk given the number of water bodies nearby and its relatively low elevation, which can contribute to both flash flooding and riverine flooding during significant precipitation events. In the past 30 years, there have been major storms that significantly impacted the area. Most notably, Hurricane Irma in 2017, brought intense rainfall leading to flooding and Wind damage throughout the state of Florida, including the inland areas like Fort Green Springs. Additionally, the town was impacted by Hurricane Andrew in 1992 and Hurricane Charley in 2004, both causing wind damages and power outages. The community's hurricane preparedness, therefore, should focus on securing structures against high winds and having evacuation plans in place for flood situations. Also, given its inland position, Fort Green Springs can sometimes serve as a sheltering location for coastal residents during major hurricanes, placing additional strain on resources and infrastructure.