County: Broward
ZIP Codes: 33322, 33323, 33324, 33325, 33317, 33313, 33388, 33318, 33329, 33337



Plantation, Florida, inland from both the Atlantic coast and the Gulf coast, sits in a region that is historically susceptible to hurricane threats. The city is prone to substantial wind damage from hurricanes because of its close proximity to coastal areas where these storms often make landfall. While the city is not directly adjacent to the coastline, hurricanes that make landfall nearby can still maintain considerable strength as they pass over Plantation, making damage from high wind speeds and torrential rainfall a primary concern. Additionally, despite its somewhat increased elevation relative to the immediate coastline, Plantation faces a considerable risk of flooding due to the propensity of the area's flat topography and a high water table to allow water buildup during prolonged heavy rainfall events. In the last 30 years, major hurricanes including Andrew, Wilma, and Irma caused significant impacts in the area. Hurricane Andrew, a Category 5 storm in 1992, passed directly over the city, causing extensive property damage and loss of electricity. Both Hurricane Wilma in 2005 and Hurricane Irma in 2017, despite their slightly lower classification, also had lingering effects on Plantationâ particularly through widespread and persistent power outages, infrastructure damage, and localized flooding. As climate patterns continue to shift and sea levels rise, the risk of damaging storm impacts and especially flooding is expected to progressively increase.






This page shows the hurricane evacuation zone for Plantation, Florida, based on official state and local data. Your evacuation zone indicates your areaâs 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 surgeâwater driven ashore by a hurricaneâis 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 Plantation, Florida sits in relation to zone boundaries. For the most authoritative and up-to-date boundaries, use the official âknow your zoneâ 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 guideânot 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.