County: Palm Beach
ZIP Codes: 33418, 33410, 33412, 33403



Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, located approximately seven miles from the coast, is highly susceptible to hurricane threats, with a significant history of hurricane impacts. During hurricane season, the region faces severe threats from strong winds, heavy rains, and storm surges, which potentially lead to flooding, particularly in lower-lying areas. Given the city's relatively low elevation, ranging between 10 to 50 feet above sea level, there is a substantial risk of flooding, especially when the storm coincides with high tides. Flooding can lead to significant damage to properties and infrastructure, disruption of services, and potential threats to life. Over the past 30 years, Palm Beach Gardens has been hit by several major hurricanes, with significant effects. For instance, Hurricane Andrew in 1992, though it primarily hit South Miami, still had destructive impacts in Palm Beach Gardens due to its wind field's breadth. More recently, 2004's Hurricane Frances and Hurricane Jeanne produced great impacts due to their slow speed and high rainfall intensities, leading to extensive flooding. 2005’s Hurricane Wilma also generated widespread damage across the city. Severe weather events like these require a solid emergency plan, preventive measures such as having adequate insurance, and recognizing official advice during storm threats to minimize potential damages. The city's residents should be aware of the local hurricane evacuation routes and have a pre-planned safety location in case of a hurricane threat.






This page shows the hurricane evacuation zone for Palm Beach Gardens, 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 Palm Beach Gardens, 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.