County: Palm Beach
ZIP Codes: 33415, 33406
Acacia Villas, Florida, is particularly prone to hurricane impacts, given its close proximity to the eastern coastline of Florida. The town shares an immediate borderline with the Atlantic Ocean; thus, even a minor tropical storm has the potential to inflict significant wind damage and storm surges. Acacia Villas is also relatively low-lying, with an average elevation of around 16 feet, which can heighten the risk of flooding during a storm surge, a rainfall inundation, or a combination of the two. Its proximity to bodies of water such as the Lake Worth Lagoon could pose further threats from storm surges or prolonged heavy rainfall events causing these water bodies to overflow. Historically, Acacia Villas has seen multiple major hurricanes and floods over the last 30 years. Notable ones include Hurricane Andrew in 1992, which caused mass destruction across southern Florida, and more recently Hurricanes Irma, in 2017, and Dorian, in 2019, both of which took a heavy toll on many parts of Florida, including Acacia Villas. These storms have caused significant damage due to high winds, storm surges, and inland flooding from heavy rain. The impact of such natural disasters emphasizes the need for continuous monitoring of weather conditions, the establishment of effective emergency plans, and the design of robust infrastructures that can withstand such extreme weather events.