🚨 Evacuation
A through E zones — Pinellas, Hillsborough, Pasco coastal
🌀 Regional planning estimate
Brandon Hurricane Readiness
A starting point for understanding wind, flood, surge, evacuation, and preparedness considerations in Brandon, Hillsborough.
Design wind speed
150 mph
150 mph design wind speed (FBC Risk Cat II)
Max storm surge
Category 5
SLOSH-modeled worst case
High-risk flood
38%
of city land in FEMA AE/VE zones
Illustrative wind premium
$3,400
Illustrative planning value, not a quote
⚠️ Top threats for Brandon
- Helene + Milton 2024 catastrophic surge + flooding
- Tampa Bay funnel-effect storm surge
- Old (pre-2002) building stock in St. Pete
🛠 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 Brandon
Build your Brandon 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 Brandon professionals →Regional planning estimate for the Tampa Bay region — not city- or property-specific data. Confirm your address with FEMA, Hillsborough emergency management, the local evacuation-zone map, and an insurer. Flood maps, evacuation zones, insurance pricing, and public guidance can change.