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28.27°N -82.63°W
River Ridge, Florida
Pasco Co.
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About River Ridge.
River Ridge, Florida, situated inland and somewhat protected from the immediate impacts of coastal hurricanes, still needs to reckon with potential storm impacts, including strong winds, heavy rainfall, and the possibility of tornadoes spinning off a parent hurricane system. While the town does not have a direct storm surge risk due to its distance from both the Gulf and Atlantic Coasts, its relatively low elevation could pose a flash flood risk during heavy, prolonged rainfall. Also, given that River Ridge is located on the relatively flat Florida Peninsula, even small elevation changes can intensify flooding impacts as water has nowhere to go.
Historically, River Ridge has been impacted by several significant tropical systems. The most noteworthy in recent history include Hurricane Andrew (1992), the Charley-Francis-Jeanne trio in 2004, and the large and devastatingly wet Hurricane Irma (2017). Each of these systems either directly impacted or brushed River Ridge, resulting in high winds and prolonged periods of rain leading to localized flooding. Therefore, while River Ridge is typically shielded from the full brunt of coastal storm impacts, the potential for serious weather threats, including inland flooding and wind damage, constantly looms.
River Ridge, Florida, situated inland and somewhat protected from the immediate impacts of coastal hurricanes, still needs to reckon with potential storm impacts, including strong winds, heavy rainfall, and the possibility of tornadoes spinning off a parent hurricane system. While the town does not have a direct storm surge risk due to its distance from both the Gulf and Atlantic Coasts, its relatively low elevation could pose a flash flood risk during heavy, prolonged rainfall. Also, given that River Ridge is located on the relatively flat Florida Peninsula, even small elevation changes can intensify flooding impacts as water has nowhere to go. Historically, River Ridge has been impacted by several significant tropical systems. The most noteworthy in recent history include Hurricane Andrew (1992), the Charley-Francis-Jeanne trio in 2004, and the large and devastatingly wet Hurricane Irma (2017). Each of these systems either directly impacted or brushed River Ridge, resulting in high winds and prolonged periods of rain leading to localized flooding. Therefore, while River Ridge is typically shielded from the full brunt of coastal storm impacts, the potential for serious weather threats, including inland flooding and wind damage, constantly looms.
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