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25.76°N -80.37°W
Sweetwater, Florida
Miami-Dade Co.
What this means for you.
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- 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 Sweetwater.
Sweetwater, Florida, although somewhat inland, remains at high risk for the potential effects of a hurricane given its geographical location within Miami-Dade County. It's approximately 15 miles from the Atlantic coastline, meaning it is not immune to adverse weather effects, including storm surge, heavy rains, high winds, and tornados, from powerful Atlantic hurricanes. The city's relatively low elevation, with much of the area only slightly above sea level, significantly increases its risk of flooding from hurricane-induced rainfall and surge inundation. At such elevations, even tropical storms with their heavy rainfalls can cause considerable flooding.
Historically, Sweetwater has fallen victim to several significant storms and floods in the past 30 years. In particular, Hurricane Andrew in 1992 was particularly devastating, as it was at that time classified as the most destructive hurricane to hit Florida. More recently, hurricanes like those of the 2004-2005 seasons (Katrina and Wilma) have caused major wind and flood damage in the area. Given the past storms and the area's particular vulnerability to flooding, hurricane preparedness and flood management efforts are crucial considerations for Sweetwater’s local government, businesses, and residents.
Sweetwater, Florida, although somewhat inland, remains at high risk for the potential effects of a hurricane given its geographical location within Miami-Dade County. It's approximately 15 miles from the Atlantic coastline, meaning it is not immune to adverse weather effects, including storm surge, heavy rains, high winds, and tornados, from powerful Atlantic hurricanes. The city's relatively low elevation, with much of the area only slightly above sea level, significantly increases its risk of flooding from hurricane-induced rainfall and surge inundation. At such elevations, even tropical storms with their heavy rainfalls can cause considerable flooding. Historically, Sweetwater has fallen victim to several significant storms and floods in the past 30 years. In particular, Hurricane Andrew in 1992 was particularly devastating, as it was at that time classified as the most destructive hurricane to hit Florida. More recently, hurricanes like those of the 2004-2005 seasons (Katrina and Wilma) have caused major wind and flood damage in the area. Given the past storms and the area's particular vulnerability to flooding, hurricane preparedness and flood management efforts are crucial considerations for Sweetwater’s local government, businesses, and residents.
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