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28.61°N -81.29°W
Goldenrod, Florida
Seminole Co.
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- 04Verify on the official mapBoundaries can change between seasons. The state map is always the final word.
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About Goldenrod.
Goldenrod, Florida, while not directly on the coastline, is within 40 miles of the Eastern Coast, which means it is still significantly susceptible to the impacts of landfalling hurricanes. Its relative flatness, with elevations averaging at just under 100 feet, accentuates this risk. However, Goldenrod does not face the same severity of storm surge risks as those communities directly on the coast. Despite its inland location, this area is subject to heavy rains that can lead to devastating flooding, particularly if the ground is already saturated from previous rain events.
Looking at historical impacts, the most memorable recent hurricanes that affected Goldenrod were the consecutive strikes of Charley, Frances, and Jeanne in 2004, followed by Hurricane Irma in 2017. Flooding is a prominent threat during these events, with high rainfall levels leading to water accumulation and overflow in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Additionally, high winds can cause significant property damage. In preparing for future hurricane threats, it's essential for Goldenrod community members to consider not only the immediate coastal impacts but also the inland effects including heavy rain, potential flooding, and strong winds.
Goldenrod, Florida, while not directly on the coastline, is within 40 miles of the Eastern Coast, which means it is still significantly susceptible to the impacts of landfalling hurricanes. Its relative flatness, with elevations averaging at just under 100 feet, accentuates this risk. However, Goldenrod does not face the same severity of storm surge risks as those communities directly on the coast. Despite its inland location, this area is subject to heavy rains that can lead to devastating flooding, particularly if the ground is already saturated from previous rain events. Looking at historical impacts, the most memorable recent hurricanes that affected Goldenrod were the consecutive strikes of Charley, Frances, and Jeanne in 2004, followed by Hurricane Irma in 2017. Flooding is a prominent threat during these events, with high rainfall levels leading to water accumulation and overflow in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Additionally, high winds can cause significant property damage. In preparing for future hurricane threats, it's essential for Goldenrod community members to consider not only the immediate coastal impacts but also the inland effects including heavy rain, potential flooding, and strong winds.
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