We could not determine the exact evacuation zone for Key Largo, Florida. Use the official evacuation zone map linked above to verify your current zone.
Address resolved · 25.13°N -80.41°W
Your zone in
Key Largo,FL
We couldn't pin a zone to this exact address. Check the official state map below to confirm.
Primary zoneTier · Surge
?
Verify on the
official map
official map
FIG. 01
§ 01
The map.
Loading…
25.13°N -80.41°W
Key Largo, Florida
Monroe 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.
§ 02
About Key Largo.
Key Largo, considering its geographical location in the Florida Keys and its close proximity to the ocean, grants distinctive hurricane vulnerabilities. The town's low elevation (an average of about 3 meters above sea level), combined with its limited width across the island chain, enables hurricane-driven storm surge to easily inundate it from either side. Key Largo has a significant historical flood risk, which exacerbates during tropical disturbances. At points of storm surge or from heavy rain, almost the entire community can potentially be under water. Other hurricane impacts include wind damage, with trees and lighter structures being particularly at risk due to the lack of natural windbreaks.
Furthermore, Key Largo has had direct hits from notable hurricanes over the past decades, including Hurricane Irma in 2017, which reached a category 4 storm with wind speeds up to 130 mph, significantly impacting properties and infrastructure. In 1992, Hurricane Andrew also caused considerable damage to Key Largo despite the center of the storm making landfall farther north. Preparations for any future hurricanes should therefore include proper evacuation plans, given the town's vulnerability to hurricanes and the limited mainland access due to the nature of highway connection with the rest of Florida.
Key Largo, considering its geographical location in the Florida Keys and its close proximity to the ocean, grants distinctive hurricane vulnerabilities. The town's low elevation (an average of about 3 meters above sea level), combined with its limited width across the island chain, enables hurricane-driven storm surge to easily inundate it from either side. Key Largo has a significant historical flood risk, which exacerbates during tropical disturbances. At points of storm surge or from heavy rain, almost the entire community can potentially be under water. Other hurricane impacts include wind damage, with trees and lighter structures being particularly at risk due to the lack of natural windbreaks. Furthermore, Key Largo has had direct hits from notable hurricanes over the past decades, including Hurricane Irma in 2017, which reached a category 4 storm with wind speeds up to 130 mph, significantly impacting properties and infrastructure. In 1992, Hurricane Andrew also caused considerable damage to Key Largo despite the center of the storm making landfall farther north. Preparations for any future hurricanes should therefore include proper evacuation plans, given the town's vulnerability to hurricanes and the limited mainland access due to the nature of highway connection with the rest of Florida.
§ 03
