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.