🚨 Evacuation
A through E zones — Lee, Charlotte, Collier coastal
🌀 Regional planning estimate
Bradenton Hurricane Readiness
A starting point for understanding wind, flood, surge, evacuation, and preparedness considerations in Bradenton, Manatee.
Design wind speed
160 mph
160 mph design wind speed (FBC Risk Cat II)
Max storm surge
Category 5
SLOSH-modeled worst case
High-risk flood
44%
of city land in FEMA AE/VE zones
Illustrative wind premium
$4,100
Illustrative planning value, not a quote
⚠️ Top threats for Bradenton
- Major Gulf hurricanes (Ian 2022 Cat 5, Charley 2004)
- King tide + storm-surge combo flooding
- Brackish well-water intrusion
🛠 Prep window (May 1 – June 1)
- Schedule a wind-mitigation inspection — discount renews every 5 years.
- Test and deploy hurricane shutters; lubricate tracks.
- Service generator + stock 7-10 days of stabilized fuel.
- Trim trees and palm fronds away from roof and power lines.
- Photograph home interior + exterior for insurance baseline.
- Confirm flood insurance is active (30-day waiting period).
Storm-prep professionals listed in Bradenton
Build your Bradenton storm-prep shortlist
Browse local listings for shutters, roofing, generators, wind-mitigation inspections, and tree service. Verify licenses, insurance, scope, and pricing before hiring.
Browse Bradenton professionals →Regional planning estimate for the Gulf Coast region — not city- or property-specific data. Confirm your address with FEMA, Manatee emergency management, the local evacuation-zone map, and an insurer. Flood maps, evacuation zones, insurance pricing, and public guidance can change.