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29.99°N -81.68°W
Green Cove Springs, Florida
Clay 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 Green Cove Springs.
Green Cove Springs, Florida, though not directly along the coastline, is still susceptible to significant hurricane risk, largely due to its proximal location to the eastern seacoast, about 50 miles inland, and the considerable presence of the St. Johns River coursing through the town. With an almost sea-level elevation, the town harbors a notable risk of flooding, especially from hurricane-induced storm surge which can result from hurricanes making landfall on the eastern seaboard, and heavy rainfall which could cause the St. Johns River levels to rise. Furthermore, the St. Johns River's narrow and winding nature at this location increases the flooding risk as storm water tends to gather and struggle to disperse.
Historically, Green Cove Springs has experienced several notable hurricanes and flooding events over the past 30 years. Most significant in recent years was Hurricane Irma in 2017, which drove a devastating storm surge, high wind gusts, and remarkable rainfall totals that caused widespread flooding in the city. Hurricane Matthew in 2016, though it remained offshore, brought heavy rains that contributed to flooding in the town as well. It is also worth considering the 1998 flooding the town experienced with the passing of Hurricane Earl, which was another event that remained offshore but resulted in damaging flooding. Overall, the threat of hurricane impacts in Green Cove Springs remains an important consideration given its susceptibility to flooding, despite its slightly more inland position in Florida.
Green Cove Springs, Florida, though not directly along the coastline, is still susceptible to significant hurricane risk, largely due to its proximal location to the eastern seacoast, about 50 miles inland, and the considerable presence of the St. Johns River coursing through the town. With an almost sea-level elevation, the town harbors a notable risk of flooding, especially from hurricane-induced storm surge which can result from hurricanes making landfall on the eastern seaboard, and heavy rainfall which could cause the St. Johns River levels to rise. Furthermore, the St. Johns River's narrow and winding nature at this location increases the flooding risk as storm water tends to gather and struggle to disperse. Historically, Green Cove Springs has experienced several notable hurricanes and flooding events over the past 30 years. Most significant in recent years was Hurricane Irma in 2017, which drove a devastating storm surge, high wind gusts, and remarkable rainfall totals that caused widespread flooding in the city. Hurricane Matthew in 2016, though it remained offshore, brought heavy rains that contributed to flooding in the town as well. It is also worth considering the 1998 flooding the town experienced with the passing of Hurricane Earl, which was another event that remained offshore but resulted in damaging flooding. Overall, the threat of hurricane impacts in Green Cove Springs remains an important consideration given its susceptibility to flooding, despite its slightly more inland position in Florida.
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