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28.83°N -81.81°W
Silver Lake, Florida
Lake Co.
What this means for you.
Always check the State of Florida's Know Your Zone Map for the latest evacuation zone information.
- 01Sign up for local alertsYour county's emergency notification service. Free, takes 90 seconds.
- 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 Silver Lake.
Silver Lake, Florida, although somewhat shielded by being located inland in Lake County, must still take into account the potential impact of seasonal hurricanes. The town's location, approximately 50 miles from the Atlantic coast and 75 miles from the Gulf coast, doesn't spare it from the reach of disastrous weather systems. However, the elevated terrain in this part of Florida offers a level of protection from storm surge flooding, which is more of a threat to coastal regions; nevertheless, the risk of flash floods from heavy rainfalls, damaging winds, and possible tornadoes during significant hurricanes still exists.
Looking at the weather history, Silver Lake was near the path of Hurricane Donna in 1960 and more recently, has seen substantial impacts from the 2004 hurricane season; hurricanes Charley, Frances, and Jeanne all passed near or over the region, causing severe damage. More recently, Hurricane Irma in 2017 provided a considerable amount of rainfall, causing heavy flooding in less elevated regions. As such, preparedness for high winds, heavy rain resulting in flash and river flooding, and tornadoes should be a consideration for residents could be highly advisable. Hurricane preparedness plans should absolutely be put in place due to these risk factors.
Silver Lake, Florida, although somewhat shielded by being located inland in Lake County, must still take into account the potential impact of seasonal hurricanes. The town's location, approximately 50 miles from the Atlantic coast and 75 miles from the Gulf coast, doesn't spare it from the reach of disastrous weather systems. However, the elevated terrain in this part of Florida offers a level of protection from storm surge flooding, which is more of a threat to coastal regions; nevertheless, the risk of flash floods from heavy rainfalls, damaging winds, and possible tornadoes during significant hurricanes still exists. Looking at the weather history, Silver Lake was near the path of Hurricane Donna in 1960 and more recently, has seen substantial impacts from the 2004 hurricane season; hurricanes Charley, Frances, and Jeanne all passed near or over the region, causing severe damage. More recently, Hurricane Irma in 2017 provided a considerable amount of rainfall, causing heavy flooding in less elevated regions. As such, preparedness for high winds, heavy rain resulting in flash and river flooding, and tornadoes should be a consideration for residents could be highly advisable. Hurricane preparedness plans should absolutely be put in place due to these risk factors.
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