County: Pinellas
ZIP Codes: 33707



South Pasadena, Florida, being only a few miles inland from the Gulf of Mexico and at a low elevation, is highly susceptible to the impacts of hurricanes and tropical storms. Flooding, both from heavy rain and storm surge, poses a significant risk, as do high winds, which can cause damage to buildings, trees, and power infrastructure. Given South Pasadena's peninsular geographical setup on Florida's west coast, it has an added vulnerability to storm threats coming from both the Gulf and the Atlantic region. Bearing such factors in mind, hurricane preparedness including evacuation plans, flood mitigation measures, and resilient building design are imperative for this location. As far as historical context goes, two recent impactful hurricanes include Hurricane Irma in 2017 and Hurricane Charley in 2004. Hurricane Irma, in particular, caused widespread flooding and power outages in South Pasadena and the greater Pinellas County region, consequently stressing the importance of flood management and power infrastructure resilience. South Pasadena also experienced flooding from so-called ‘no-name storms,’ including the notable 1993 Storm of the Century, a phenomenon that underscores the need to be prepared for a wide range of possible hurricane and flood scenarios. With the potential for increasingly frequent and severe weather events due to climate change, this risk assessment may need continual adjustment to ensure South Pasadena's residents are entirely ready for future threats.






This page shows the hurricane evacuation zone for South Pasadena, 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 South Pasadena, 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.