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32.13°N -81.30°W
Bloomingdale, Georgia
Chatham Co.
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About Bloomingdale.
Bloomingdale, Florida, has a significant risk of hurricane impacts due to its proximity to the Gulf Coast. Being just 25 miles east of Tampa, tropical systems from the Gulf of Mexico could potentially impact Bloomingdale heavily. Concerns would involve high wind conditions, heavy rainfall leading to flash flooding, and storm surge if hurricanes make landfall close by on the Gulf Coast. Even though Bloomingdale is approximately 50 feet above sea level, its flat topography along with Florida's generally low relief terrain amplified with high rainfalls from hurricanes make for a real flooding concern.
Historically, the town has seen notable storm impacts, especially considering hurricanes that passed within 50 miles over the past three decades. The most significant recent events were the back-to-back impacts of hurricanes Charley, Frances, and Jeanne in 2004 and hurricane Irma in 2017. While these systems brought severe wind conditions, the highest risk for Bloomingdale tends to be water damage from excessive rainfall, flash floods, and the overflow of local river systems, including the Alafia River. Therefore, mitigation efforts should consider not just wind resistance but also flood prevention and efficient drainage systems.
Bloomingdale, Florida, has a significant risk of hurricane impacts due to its proximity to the Gulf Coast. Being just 25 miles east of Tampa, tropical systems from the Gulf of Mexico could potentially impact Bloomingdale heavily. Concerns would involve high wind conditions, heavy rainfall leading to flash flooding, and storm surge if hurricanes make landfall close by on the Gulf Coast. Even though Bloomingdale is approximately 50 feet above sea level, its flat topography along with Florida's generally low relief terrain amplified with high rainfalls from hurricanes make for a real flooding concern. Historically, the town has seen notable storm impacts, especially considering hurricanes that passed within 50 miles over the past three decades. The most significant recent events were the back-to-back impacts of hurricanes Charley, Frances, and Jeanne in 2004 and hurricane Irma in 2017. While these systems brought severe wind conditions, the highest risk for Bloomingdale tends to be water damage from excessive rainfall, flash floods, and the overflow of local river systems, including the Alafia River. Therefore, mitigation efforts should consider not just wind resistance but also flood prevention and efficient drainage systems.
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