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27.67°N -80.41°W
Gifford, Florida
Indian River Co.
What this means for you.
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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 Gifford.
Gifford, located within Indian River County, is close to the east coast of Florida and bears a significant risk from tropical cyclones every year. Exemplified by its relatively level topology, the town lacks any significant elevation that could potentially curb the magnitude of flooding from storm surges, in addition to extensive rainfall associated with these systems. Historically, the town has been prone to major flood events with hurricane intrusions, often leading to hefty property damage and disrupting the town's infrastructure. Thus, each hurricane threat should be taken seriously.
Regarding the town's storm history from the last three decades, the ferocious Hurricane Matthew in 2016, although not a direct hit, impacted the region substantially causing power outages and minor flooding to Gifford. Similarly, the three major hurricanes in 2004 - Frances, Jeanne, and Charley - produced significant storm surge, wind damage, and days of inundating rainfall. Additionally, the 1992 Category 5 Hurricane Andrew, despite impacting South Florida primarily, led to heavy rainfall and dangerous winds in Gifford as well. These historical events underline the necessity for comprehensive disaster preparedness plans, evacuation routes, and flood defense systems to mitigate possible hurricane impacts.
Gifford, located within Indian River County, is close to the east coast of Florida and bears a significant risk from tropical cyclones every year. Exemplified by its relatively level topology, the town lacks any significant elevation that could potentially curb the magnitude of flooding from storm surges, in addition to extensive rainfall associated with these systems. Historically, the town has been prone to major flood events with hurricane intrusions, often leading to hefty property damage and disrupting the town's infrastructure. Thus, each hurricane threat should be taken seriously. Regarding the town's storm history from the last three decades, the ferocious Hurricane Matthew in 2016, although not a direct hit, impacted the region substantially causing power outages and minor flooding to Gifford. Similarly, the three major hurricanes in 2004 - Frances, Jeanne, and Charley - produced significant storm surge, wind damage, and days of inundating rainfall. Additionally, the 1992 Category 5 Hurricane Andrew, despite impacting South Florida primarily, led to heavy rainfall and dangerous winds in Gifford as well. These historical events underline the necessity for comprehensive disaster preparedness plans, evacuation routes, and flood defense systems to mitigate possible hurricane impacts.
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