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27.82°N -82.74°W
West Lealman, Florida
Pinellas Co.
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About West Lealman.
West Lealman, Florida, situated in Pinellas County and less than 10 miles from the Gulf Coast, is in an area where the potential impacts from hurricanes should be a serious consideration. West Lealman has an elevation of just 10 feet above sea level, making its susceptibility to storm surges and subsequent flooding a significant risk during hurricane events. The town's proximity to the coast suggests that even relatively weak tropical systems could cause substantial water-related impacts to the area. In addition, the potential for hurricane-related threats such as high winds could also cause severe damage to buildings, trees, and power lines. As with any hurricane threats, the risks would significantly increase with the strength of the hurricane, proximity of its path, and the speed at which it's moving.
Historically, West Lealman has faced threats from several major hurricanes and floods over the past 30 years, including Hurricane Irma in 2017. Although the town was not directly hit, the massive size of Irma caused widespread wind damage and flooding throughout the region. Similarly, heavy rain from Hurricane Frances in 2004 caused substantial flooding in West Lealman. The area was also affected by several major flood events, including the no-name storm of 1993, and more recently, during the El Niño years of 2015-2016. These historical events underline the importance of taking proactive measures to protect against potential hurricane impacts, especially flooding.
West Lealman, Florida, situated in Pinellas County and less than 10 miles from the Gulf Coast, is in an area where the potential impacts from hurricanes should be a serious consideration. West Lealman has an elevation of just 10 feet above sea level, making its susceptibility to storm surges and subsequent flooding a significant risk during hurricane events. The town's proximity to the coast suggests that even relatively weak tropical systems could cause substantial water-related impacts to the area. In addition, the potential for hurricane-related threats such as high winds could also cause severe damage to buildings, trees, and power lines. As with any hurricane threats, the risks would significantly increase with the strength of the hurricane, proximity of its path, and the speed at which it's moving. Historically, West Lealman has faced threats from several major hurricanes and floods over the past 30 years, including Hurricane Irma in 2017. Although the town was not directly hit, the massive size of Irma caused widespread wind damage and flooding throughout the region. Similarly, heavy rain from Hurricane Frances in 2004 caused substantial flooding in West Lealman. The area was also affected by several major flood events, including the no-name storm of 1993, and more recently, during the El Niño years of 2015-2016. These historical events underline the importance of taking proactive measures to protect against potential hurricane impacts, especially flooding.
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