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28.15°N -82.51°W
Cheval, Florida
Hillsborough 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 Cheval.
Due to its coastal location and relatively low elevation, Cheval, Florida, is vulnerable to the threat posed by hurricanes and tropical storms. Proximity to the Gulf of Mexico substantially increases the likelihood of direct hits or close encounters with such storms which can bring with them heavy rains, high winds, and storm surges that cause significant damage. Given the low elevation, the area could potentially flood, particularly during storms of higher intensity. The risk of storm surge destruction is relatively high, given that surge water can rise up suddenly, causing rapid inundation of areas along the coast and several miles inland.
Historically, Cheval has witnessed major hurricanes and floods which have left significant impacts. One such hurricane was Hurricane Irma in 2017. Despite a last-minute shift that steered the worst of the storm's effects away from the town, Cheval still experienced heavy rainfall leading to localized flooding. Furthermore, 2005's Hurricane Wilma, although it made landfall on the opposite side of Florida, brought substantial rainfall that caused flash flooding in the area. It's important for residents of Cheval to remain vigilant of the tropical storm and hurricane forecasts especially during the Atlantic hurricane season which runs from June through November. Emergency planning and preparedness are crucial, as hurricanes can develop rapidly.
Due to its coastal location and relatively low elevation, Cheval, Florida, is vulnerable to the threat posed by hurricanes and tropical storms. Proximity to the Gulf of Mexico substantially increases the likelihood of direct hits or close encounters with such storms which can bring with them heavy rains, high winds, and storm surges that cause significant damage. Given the low elevation, the area could potentially flood, particularly during storms of higher intensity. The risk of storm surge destruction is relatively high, given that surge water can rise up suddenly, causing rapid inundation of areas along the coast and several miles inland. Historically, Cheval has witnessed major hurricanes and floods which have left significant impacts. One such hurricane was Hurricane Irma in 2017. Despite a last-minute shift that steered the worst of the storm's effects away from the town, Cheval still experienced heavy rainfall leading to localized flooding. Furthermore, 2005's Hurricane Wilma, although it made landfall on the opposite side of Florida, brought substantial rainfall that caused flash flooding in the area. It's important for residents of Cheval to remain vigilant of the tropical storm and hurricane forecasts especially during the Atlantic hurricane season which runs from June through November. Emergency planning and preparedness are crucial, as hurricanes can develop rapidly.
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