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30.35°N -84.03°W
Limestone, Florida
Hardee Co.
What this means for you.
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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 Limestone.
Limestone, Florida, despite its inland location, remains considerably vulnerable to hurricane threats due to its relatively low elevation and proximity to water bodies. While the immediate coastal storm surge may not present a significant threat, the town could still be prone to heavy downpours, strong winds, and potential tornadoes associated with a hurricane. Historically, Limestone has experienced flooding scenarios, especially during periods of substantial rainfall. Torrential rainfall from a tropical system could overwhelm local terrain and drainage systems, potentially leading to severe flooding. This high rainwater volume could detrimentally impact local infrastructure, including housing and road networks.
Over the past 30 years, several significant hurricanes have had a considerable impact on Limestone. Hurricane Charley in 2004, for instance, brought extensive rainfall and strong winds to the region. More recently, Hurricane Irma in 2017 affected much of Florida, including Limestone, with intense winds and heavy rainfalls, leading to considerable flooding. The community also felt the effects of the major 1993 Storm of the Century, which caused significant damage across the Florida peninsula. Given these historical precedents, it's crucial for residents and local authorities to remain vigilant to the potential impacts of hurricanes and other severe weather events, including strong winds, heavy rainfall, potential tornadoes, and resulting flooding.
Limestone, Florida, despite its inland location, remains considerably vulnerable to hurricane threats due to its relatively low elevation and proximity to water bodies. While the immediate coastal storm surge may not present a significant threat, the town could still be prone to heavy downpours, strong winds, and potential tornadoes associated with a hurricane. Historically, Limestone has experienced flooding scenarios, especially during periods of substantial rainfall. Torrential rainfall from a tropical system could overwhelm local terrain and drainage systems, potentially leading to severe flooding. This high rainwater volume could detrimentally impact local infrastructure, including housing and road networks. Over the past 30 years, several significant hurricanes have had a considerable impact on Limestone. Hurricane Charley in 2004, for instance, brought extensive rainfall and strong winds to the region. More recently, Hurricane Irma in 2017 affected much of Florida, including Limestone, with intense winds and heavy rainfalls, leading to considerable flooding. The community also felt the effects of the major 1993 Storm of the Century, which caused significant damage across the Florida peninsula. Given these historical precedents, it's crucial for residents and local authorities to remain vigilant to the potential impacts of hurricanes and other severe weather events, including strong winds, heavy rainfall, potential tornadoes, and resulting flooding.
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