County: Palm Beach
ZIP Codes: 33411, 33412, 33417, 33409, 33407, 33405, 33401, 33402, 33422



West Palm Beach, Florida, is located along the Gold Coast of Florida and has, due to its coastal location and proximity to the Atlantic Ocean, a heightened risk from hurricanes and tropical cyclones. The city's relatively low elevation, with an average height of just 10 feet above sea level, considerably increases its susceptibility to storm surges and flooding. Historical data has shown that the town has experienced significant flood risks from past storm events. Even storms that do not make a direct hit can still cause severe surge flooding due to the city's location. The Intracoastal Waterway running through the city can also act as a pathway for storm surge, increasing the risk of inland flooding. West Palm Beach has been hit by multiple major hurricanes in the last thirty years. Perhaps the most significant of these was Hurricane Andrew in 1992, which caused widespread damage across Southern Florida, and more recently Hurricane Irma, in 2017, which resulted in massive displacement of people and significant damage to buildings and infrastructure. Additionally, Hurricane Frances in 2004 led to destructive flood damage, demonstrating the city's heightened risk to these events. As climate change continues to drive sea-level rise and potentially increase the intensity of hurricanes, these factors need to be seriously considered in West Palm Beach's disaster planning.






This page shows the hurricane evacuation zone for West Palm Beach, Florida, based on official state and local data. Your evacuation zone indicates your area’s risk from storm surge and flooding during a hurricane or tropical storm. When officials issue evacuation orders, they often do so by zone (e.g., Zone A, Zone B), so knowing your zone helps you understand when and whether you may need to evacuate. Always confirm with the official state or county evacuation zone map linked above, as boundaries can be updated.
To see evacuation zones for other cities and towns in your state, visit our hurricane evacuation zones in FL page and choose a different town. For a full list of states we cover, see hurricane evacuation zones by state. You can also use our hurricane evacuation zone by ZIP code lookup to quickly find your zone by ZIP code.
Storm surge—water driven ashore by a hurricane—is one of the greatest threats to life and property in coastal and low-lying areas. Evacuation zones are drawn using elevation, historical surge data, and flood models so that the most vulnerable areas are identified in advance. If you are in a higher-risk zone, having an evacuation plan and a go-kit ready can save critical time when an order is issued. This hurricane evacuation zone lookup gives you a clear starting point so you can plan ahead and stay informed.
Hurricane preparedness goes beyond knowing your zone. It includes having an evacuation route, a family communication plan, emergency supplies (water, food, medications, important documents), and a plan for pets. The hurricane supplies list on this page is a good basis for a go-kit. We also recommend signing up for local emergency alerts and following your state and county emergency management offices for the latest evacuation zone information and orders.
The primary evacuation zone shown at the top of this page is derived from the same type of data that state and local emergency managers use. The map on this site helps you see where West Palm Beach, Florida sits in relation to zone boundaries. For the most authoritative and up-to-date boundaries, use the official “know your zone” or evacuation zone map link provided above; we link to it so you can verify your zone before and during hurricane season.
If you need to look up another address or town, return to our state evacuation zone page for FL to choose a different city or town, or go to our main hurricane evacuation zones by state page to switch states. Our ZIP code evacuation zone lookup is another way to quickly find hurricane evacuation zone information by ZIP code across the regions we support.
When a hurricane or tropical storm threatens, follow the guidance of your local emergency management office and the National Weather Service. Evacuation orders are issued based on the specific storm track and intensity, so your zone is a guide—not a substitute for official instructions. By using this site to find your evacuation zone and prepare in advance, you give yourself and your family a better chance of staying safe when the next storm approaches.