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28.56°N -81.40°W
Spring Lake, Orlando, Florida
Hernando 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 Spring Lake.
Spring Lake, Florida has historically experienced serious impacts from hurricanes due to its location in the central part of the state and proximity to the coast. Despite being slightly inland, it's still vulnerable to hurricanes that make landfall on either the Gulf or Atlantic coasts and then move inland. The risk for Spring Lake primarily comes from heavy rains causing flash floods and minor river floods, rather than from storm surge. As Spring Lake is slightly elevated compared to some neighboring areas, the risk for storm surge is lower, but it can still be impacted by rising waters from nearby water bodies.
Reviewing weather history, the area witnessed substantial impact from Hurricane Charley in 2004 which reached category 4, causing significant property damage due to high-speed winds and heavy precipitation. A more recent example is Hurricane Irma in 2017, a category 5 storm that wreaked havoc with extreme winds and rain. Significant rain led to flooding afterwards, a prime example of the town's flood risk despite being removed from the coastline. Therefore, residents of Spring Lake must adequately prepare for potential hurricanes and the subsequent rainfall, despite their distance from the coastline. Measures should include securing property against high winds and having a flood plan in place.
Spring Lake, Florida has historically experienced serious impacts from hurricanes due to its location in the central part of the state and proximity to the coast. Despite being slightly inland, it's still vulnerable to hurricanes that make landfall on either the Gulf or Atlantic coasts and then move inland. The risk for Spring Lake primarily comes from heavy rains causing flash floods and minor river floods, rather than from storm surge. As Spring Lake is slightly elevated compared to some neighboring areas, the risk for storm surge is lower, but it can still be impacted by rising waters from nearby water bodies. Reviewing weather history, the area witnessed substantial impact from Hurricane Charley in 2004 which reached category 4, causing significant property damage due to high-speed winds and heavy precipitation. A more recent example is Hurricane Irma in 2017, a category 5 storm that wreaked havoc with extreme winds and rain. Significant rain led to flooding afterwards, a prime example of the town's flood risk despite being removed from the coastline. Therefore, residents of Spring Lake must adequately prepare for potential hurricanes and the subsequent rainfall, despite their distance from the coastline. Measures should include securing property against high winds and having a flood plan in place.
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