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26.61°N -81.83°W
Fort Myers, Florida
Lee Co.
What this means for you.
Always check the State of Florida's Know Your Zone Map for the latest evacuation zone information.
- 01Sign up for local alertsYour county's emergency notification service. Free, takes 90 seconds.
- 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 Fort Myers.
Fort Myers, situated along the southwestern coast of Florida, is at a significantly high risk of hurricane threats due to its coastal position. Relative sea levels around the city have been rising almost twice as fast as the global average and the city's low elevation makes it particularly susceptible to storm surge flooding. Given its geographical location, residents should expect frequent high winds and heavy rainfalls as well, typical of hurricane events. Storm surge remains a critical consideration due to the city's flat terrain and extensive coastal and canal development, with considerable parts of the city at risk of inundation.
The city has a history of major hurricane impacts, including Hurricane Charley in 2004, a Category 4 storm causing severe damage in Fort Myers with high winds, storm surge, and flooding. More recently, in 2017, Hurricane Irma, also a category 4 storm, caused widespread destruction and flooding within the city. Likewise, in 1992, Hurricane Andrew, although it didn't directly hit Fort Myers, caused considerable damage to properties due to high winds. Given the prominence of hurricane threats in this area, all residents should have comprehensive evacuation and preparedness plans in place. It's essential to closely track storm development and listen to professional weather forecasts and alerts.
Fort Myers, situated along the southwestern coast of Florida, is at a significantly high risk of hurricane threats due to its coastal position. Relative sea levels around the city have been rising almost twice as fast as the global average and the city's low elevation makes it particularly susceptible to storm surge flooding. Given its geographical location, residents should expect frequent high winds and heavy rainfalls as well, typical of hurricane events. Storm surge remains a critical consideration due to the city's flat terrain and extensive coastal and canal development, with considerable parts of the city at risk of inundation. The city has a history of major hurricane impacts, including Hurricane Charley in 2004, a Category 4 storm causing severe damage in Fort Myers with high winds, storm surge, and flooding. More recently, in 2017, Hurricane Irma, also a category 4 storm, caused widespread destruction and flooding within the city. Likewise, in 1992, Hurricane Andrew, although it didn't directly hit Fort Myers, caused considerable damage to properties due to high winds. Given the prominence of hurricane threats in this area, all residents should have comprehensive evacuation and preparedness plans in place. It's essential to closely track storm development and listen to professional weather forecasts and alerts.
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