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26.59°N -80.23°W
Homeland, Lake Worth, Florida
Polk 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 Homeland.
Given its geographical features, Homeland, Florida, is potentially susceptible to various hurricane impacts, despite its relative inland location. The town sits at a very low elevation near the Peace River, a body of water historically known to swell rapidly and significantly during heavy rain events associated with storms. This factor could present a high risk for flash flooding during hurricane season, as considerable rainfall over a short amount of time can raise water levels dramatically. The town's distance from the coast could mean that while it may not face direct and extreme wind events associated with landfalling hurricanes, it frequently experiences the excess rain and strong outer winds typical of these systems. This combination of factors, paired with the possibility of tornadoes spun from hurricane systems, makes Homeland, FL at risk for devastating storm damage.
Over the past 30 years, Homeland has seen several major hurricane and flood events. The most recent and significant hurricane to impact the area was Hurricane Irma in 2017, which brought severe rainfall prompting flooding, and damaging winds. In 2004, Homeland was significantly impacted by Hurricane Charley, a Category 4 hurricane that passed by closely to the west of the town. This storm not only produced damaging wind gusts, but also heavy rainfall that caused widespread flood damage. Understanding these patterns from historical precedent is crucial for Homeland residents and officials in preparing and mitigating for future hurricanes and prospective flood damages.
Given its geographical features, Homeland, Florida, is potentially susceptible to various hurricane impacts, despite its relative inland location. The town sits at a very low elevation near the Peace River, a body of water historically known to swell rapidly and significantly during heavy rain events associated with storms. This factor could present a high risk for flash flooding during hurricane season, as considerable rainfall over a short amount of time can raise water levels dramatically. The town's distance from the coast could mean that while it may not face direct and extreme wind events associated with landfalling hurricanes, it frequently experiences the excess rain and strong outer winds typical of these systems. This combination of factors, paired with the possibility of tornadoes spun from hurricane systems, makes Homeland, FL at risk for devastating storm damage. Over the past 30 years, Homeland has seen several major hurricane and flood events. The most recent and significant hurricane to impact the area was Hurricane Irma in 2017, which brought severe rainfall prompting flooding, and damaging winds. In 2004, Homeland was significantly impacted by Hurricane Charley, a Category 4 hurricane that passed by closely to the west of the town. This storm not only produced damaging wind gusts, but also heavy rainfall that caused widespread flood damage. Understanding these patterns from historical precedent is crucial for Homeland residents and officials in preparing and mitigating for future hurricanes and prospective flood damages.
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