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27.76°N -81.80°W
Fort Meade, Florida
Polk Co.
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About Fort Meade.
Fort Meade, Florida, though somewhat shielded from immediate coastal impacts due to its interior location, still has a notable risk for significant hurricane impacts. Even though it is situated about 60 miles inland from both coasts, this town can still be in the path of hurricanes given the sheer size and power of these storms, as made evident by several major hurricanes and floods over the past three decades. Precipitation from these storms can cause severe flooding, as Polk County, in which Fort Meade is located, is part of a floodplain. The land is flat with an average elevation of about 121 feet - a factor that can exacerbate flooding.
Significantly, Hurricane Irma in 2017 pummeled Fort Meade with high winds and heavy rain, causing wide power outages and structural damage. Similarly, in 2004, Hurricane Charley, another direct hit, caused considerable damage. Overall, alongside wind damage, heavy rain and resulting floodwater pooling remain substantial concerns. While storm surge, a prominent threat in coastal towns, isn't a concern for Fort Meade due to its inland location, flash flooding and river overflow can cause significant and costly damage. Preparations for hurricanes should take these risks into account.
Fort Meade, Florida, though somewhat shielded from immediate coastal impacts due to its interior location, still has a notable risk for significant hurricane impacts. Even though it is situated about 60 miles inland from both coasts, this town can still be in the path of hurricanes given the sheer size and power of these storms, as made evident by several major hurricanes and floods over the past three decades. Precipitation from these storms can cause severe flooding, as Polk County, in which Fort Meade is located, is part of a floodplain. The land is flat with an average elevation of about 121 feet - a factor that can exacerbate flooding. Significantly, Hurricane Irma in 2017 pummeled Fort Meade with high winds and heavy rain, causing wide power outages and structural damage. Similarly, in 2004, Hurricane Charley, another direct hit, caused considerable damage. Overall, alongside wind damage, heavy rain and resulting floodwater pooling remain substantial concerns. While storm surge, a prominent threat in coastal towns, isn't a concern for Fort Meade due to its inland location, flash flooding and river overflow can cause significant and costly damage. Preparations for hurricanes should take these risks into account.
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