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30.17°N -81.71°W
Orange Park, 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 Orange Park.
Orange Park, Florida, situated approximately 20 miles inland from the Atlantic coastline, is at definite risk of being impacted by hurricanes and tropical storms. Its proximity to the coast, while leaving it somewhat buffered from direct coastal storm impacts, does not negate the potential for extreme wind, heavy rainfall, and even inland flooding caused by hurricane-related events. The town's generally low elevation (around 20 feet above sea level on average), coupled with its proximity to the St. Johns River and various other smaller lakes and waterways, makes it particularly susceptible to flooding, even from lesser tropical storm events.
Historically, Orange Park has experienced significant impacts from a number of notable hurricanes and tropical storms. For example, in 2017, Hurricane Irma caused substantial flooding and wind damage in the town and the vicinity. Hurricane Matthew in 2016 and Hurricane Dorian in 2019 also significantly impacted the region. The infamous 2004 hurricane season, featuring back-to-back impacts from Hurricanes Charley, Frances, and Jeanne, also led to considerable flood damage. As climate change continues to contribute to increasingly volatile weather patterns, it's essential for residents of Orange Park to be prepared for the potential impacts of hurricanes and tropical storms including wind damage, flooding, and power outages.
Orange Park, Florida, situated approximately 20 miles inland from the Atlantic coastline, is at definite risk of being impacted by hurricanes and tropical storms. Its proximity to the coast, while leaving it somewhat buffered from direct coastal storm impacts, does not negate the potential for extreme wind, heavy rainfall, and even inland flooding caused by hurricane-related events. The town's generally low elevation (around 20 feet above sea level on average), coupled with its proximity to the St. Johns River and various other smaller lakes and waterways, makes it particularly susceptible to flooding, even from lesser tropical storm events. Historically, Orange Park has experienced significant impacts from a number of notable hurricanes and tropical storms. For example, in 2017, Hurricane Irma caused substantial flooding and wind damage in the town and the vicinity. Hurricane Matthew in 2016 and Hurricane Dorian in 2019 also significantly impacted the region. The infamous 2004 hurricane season, featuring back-to-back impacts from Hurricanes Charley, Frances, and Jeanne, also led to considerable flood damage. As climate change continues to contribute to increasingly volatile weather patterns, it's essential for residents of Orange Park to be prepared for the potential impacts of hurricanes and tropical storms including wind damage, flooding, and power outages.
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