🚨 Evacuation
A, B, C, D, E zones — beach areas A-zone mandatory at Cat 1
Pinellas Emergency Management: 727-464-3800
🌀 City-specific profile
Clearwater Hurricane Readiness
A starting point for understanding wind, flood, surge, evacuation, and preparedness considerations in Clearwater, Pinellas.
Design wind speed
150 mph
150 mph design wind speed
Max storm surge
Category 5
SLOSH-modeled worst case
High-risk flood
49%
of city land in FEMA AE/VE zones
Illustrative wind premium
$3,500
Illustrative planning value, not a quote
⚠️ Top threats for Clearwater
- Helene + Milton 2024 catastrophic surge + flooding
- Tampa Bay funnel-effect storm surge
- Old (pre-2002) building stock in St. Pete
Notable storms in Clearwater history
- Hurricane Helene 2024
- Hurricane Milton 2024
🛠 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 Clearwater
Build your Clearwater 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 Clearwater professionals →City-specific planning profile. Confirm every property with FEMA, Pinellas emergency management, the local evacuation-zone map, and an insurer. Flood maps, evacuation zones, insurance pricing, and public guidance can change.