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28.81°N -81.73°W
Tavares, Florida
Lake 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 Tavares.
While Tavares, Florida is situated inland and shielded from direct landfall threats, hurricanes remain significant for the area due to rainfall-induced flooding, damaging winds, and other related impacts. Being at 66 feet elevation and around 60 miles from the coast, storm surges are not a primary concern. However, the area's numerous bodies of water like Lake Eustis can expand significantly as a result of heavy rainfall, heightening the risk of flooding. Damaging winds can also cause significant impact considering Florida's flat terrain offering little to no wind obstruction. Moreover, the proximity to large bodies of water can enhance rainfall potential, contributing to flooding and wind damage.
Over the last 30 years, Tavares has faced several noteworthy storms. Hurricane Andrew in 1992, while primarily impacting South Florida, caused significant damage throughout the entire state. In 2004, Hurricanes Charley, Frances, and Jeanne affected Central Florida significantly with intensive winds and heavy rainfalls contributing to notable property damage and flooding. Similarly, the impact of Hurricane Irma in 2017 was extensive, with significant wind speed and excessive rain leading to considerable flooding and wind-based damage. These occurrences highlight an ongoing and clear risk for Tavares from these devastating weather events, and should motivate continuous and comprehensive hurricane preparedness strategies for the community.
While Tavares, Florida is situated inland and shielded from direct landfall threats, hurricanes remain significant for the area due to rainfall-induced flooding, damaging winds, and other related impacts. Being at 66 feet elevation and around 60 miles from the coast, storm surges are not a primary concern. However, the area's numerous bodies of water like Lake Eustis can expand significantly as a result of heavy rainfall, heightening the risk of flooding. Damaging winds can also cause significant impact considering Florida's flat terrain offering little to no wind obstruction. Moreover, the proximity to large bodies of water can enhance rainfall potential, contributing to flooding and wind damage. Over the last 30 years, Tavares has faced several noteworthy storms. Hurricane Andrew in 1992, while primarily impacting South Florida, caused significant damage throughout the entire state. In 2004, Hurricanes Charley, Frances, and Jeanne affected Central Florida significantly with intensive winds and heavy rainfalls contributing to notable property damage and flooding. Similarly, the impact of Hurricane Irma in 2017 was extensive, with significant wind speed and excessive rain leading to considerable flooding and wind-based damage. These occurrences highlight an ongoing and clear risk for Tavares from these devastating weather events, and should motivate continuous and comprehensive hurricane preparedness strategies for the community.
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