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29.84°N -82.41°W
La Crosse, Florida
Alachua Co.
What this means for you.
Always check the State of Florida's Know Your Zone Map for the latest evacuation zone information.
- 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 La Crosse.
La Crosse, Florida is situated about 70 miles inland from either the Atlantic or the Gulf Coast. This distance significantly reduces its direct vulnerability to major hurricane landfalls and coastal storm surge risks. However, it does not entirely eliminate the danger from hurricanes. Proximity to the coast isn't the only factor to consider when assessing hurricane risks. Often, tropical storms and weakened hurricanes can move inland, impacting areas like La Crosse with heavy rainfall, high winds, and potentially spawning tornadoes. Flooding can become a major issue as La Crosse's elevation is only 105 feet. Prepare for widespread power outages and disruptions to travel due to downed trees and power lines, especially along highways and secondary roads.
Over the last 30 years, La Crosse has experienced the impacts of several significant tropical systems, including hurricanes Floyd (1999), Frances and Jeanne (2004), and Irma (2017), along with some noted floods. Although situated inland, each of these storms brought significant rainfall leading to flooding concerns. Irma in particular was notable for its extensive rainfall across the state, causing flooding in areas not typically prone to such issues. Historically, Florida's interior regions face considerable hurricane threats, and La Crosse's residents should always take the necessary measures when a tropical system is forecasted. Consideration should be given to potential flood risk and wind damage when planning for hurricane impacts.
La Crosse, Florida is situated about 70 miles inland from either the Atlantic or the Gulf Coast. This distance significantly reduces its direct vulnerability to major hurricane landfalls and coastal storm surge risks. However, it does not entirely eliminate the danger from hurricanes. Proximity to the coast isn't the only factor to consider when assessing hurricane risks. Often, tropical storms and weakened hurricanes can move inland, impacting areas like La Crosse with heavy rainfall, high winds, and potentially spawning tornadoes. Flooding can become a major issue as La Crosse's elevation is only 105 feet. Prepare for widespread power outages and disruptions to travel due to downed trees and power lines, especially along highways and secondary roads. Over the last 30 years, La Crosse has experienced the impacts of several significant tropical systems, including hurricanes Floyd (1999), Frances and Jeanne (2004), and Irma (2017), along with some noted floods. Although situated inland, each of these storms brought significant rainfall leading to flooding concerns. Irma in particular was notable for its extensive rainfall across the state, causing flooding in areas not typically prone to such issues. Historically, Florida's interior regions face considerable hurricane threats, and La Crosse's residents should always take the necessary measures when a tropical system is forecasted. Consideration should be given to potential flood risk and wind damage when planning for hurricane impacts.
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