County: Hernando
ZIP Codes: 34604, 34601, 34605



South Brooksville, Florida, is particularly vulnerable to the impacts of hurricanes, due to its close proximity to the Gulf of Mexico and relatively low elevation. Coastal towns like South Brooksville often face severe damage from storm surge, high winds, and heavy rainfall associated with major storms. Despite being a few miles inland, it must be noted that the storm surge potential is dependent on the specific track and size of each hurricane, which puts South Brooksville at a considerable risk. Historically, the town has been plagued with floods caused by excessive rainfall during tropical storms or hurricanes. Based on these considerations, residents of South Brooksville should be aware of the risk of flooding, high winds, and potential loss of utilities or essential services during hurricane season. In reviewing the last 30 years of weather events, two of the major hurricanes that have impacted South Brooksville include Hurricanes Elena and Hermine. Hurricane Elena in 1985 caused severe flooding and wind damage in the area while Hurricane Hermine in 2016 also brought substantial storm surge and heavy rainfall, leading to devastating flooding and power outages. Both of these historic hurricanes have led to significant property damage, demonstrating the serious hurricane threat facing the community. With climate patterns suggesting more intensified storms in future, it's critical that the residents be prepared, and that mitigation strategies to reduce flood risk and other hurricane impacts are evaluated and implemented in the region.






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