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27.71°N -82.30°W
Wimauma, Florida
Hillsborough Co.
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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 Wimauma.
Wimauma, although located about 20 miles inland from the Gulf Coast, is not completely safeguarded from the threats posed by hurricanes. While storms may decrease in intensity by the time they reach such distances, the risk of heavy rain, high-speed winds, and resultant flooding still poses significant concerns. The topographical features of Wimauma, with its low-lying areas and a mean elevation of only 30 feet above sea level, increase its proneness to flooding during heavy rainfall events that are typical of hurricanes. Historical flood data corroborates this assessment, with Wimauma having seen repeat flood events, especially in the wake of hurricanes.
Over the past 30 years, Wimauma has experienced the impacts of several major hurricanes. For example, it endured severe impact from Hurricane Irma in 2017 that brought about flooding and property damage. In 2004, Hurricane Charlie caused substantial damage in Wimauma, despite its somewhat reduced intensity upon reaching this inland town. Furthermore, with the rising trends of increased hurricane intensities linked to climate change, future hurricanes may pose even greater risks. Thus, residents are urged to be well-prepared and heed evacuation warnings when hurricanes are forecasted to affect the region.
Wimauma, although located about 20 miles inland from the Gulf Coast, is not completely safeguarded from the threats posed by hurricanes. While storms may decrease in intensity by the time they reach such distances, the risk of heavy rain, high-speed winds, and resultant flooding still poses significant concerns. The topographical features of Wimauma, with its low-lying areas and a mean elevation of only 30 feet above sea level, increase its proneness to flooding during heavy rainfall events that are typical of hurricanes. Historical flood data corroborates this assessment, with Wimauma having seen repeat flood events, especially in the wake of hurricanes. Over the past 30 years, Wimauma has experienced the impacts of several major hurricanes. For example, it endured severe impact from Hurricane Irma in 2017 that brought about flooding and property damage. In 2004, Hurricane Charlie caused substantial damage in Wimauma, despite its somewhat reduced intensity upon reaching this inland town. Furthermore, with the rising trends of increased hurricane intensities linked to climate change, future hurricanes may pose even greater risks. Thus, residents are urged to be well-prepared and heed evacuation warnings when hurricanes are forecasted to affect the region.
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