Lantana, Florida is located directly on the east coast, making it susceptible to the impacts of tropical systems, including hurricanes. Coastal towns like Lantana can bear the brunt of storm surge, high winds, and heavy rains, leading to significant flood risk. Lantana’s average elevation is just 13 feet above sea level, which poses a real threat when dealing with storm surge inundation—a common and dangerous hurricane impact. The town has a history of flood events, particularly during significant storm events.

Historically, Lantana has experienced several major hurricanes and floods in the past 30 years. Notably, in 2005, Hurricane Wilma caused substantial wind damage and surge-related flooding in the town. More recently, in 2017, Hurricane Irma brought heavy rainfall and storm surge to Lantana, causing widespread flooding and property damage. Due to climate change and sea level rise, the intensity and frequency of such flood events are expected to increase, which needs to be a significant consideration for emergency preparedness in Lantana.