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A, B, C, D, E zones — beach areas A-zone mandatory at Cat 1
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🌀 Hurricane Readiness Profile · Updated May 2026
Clearwater Hurricane Readiness
Wind zone, flood and surge exposure, evacuation, insurance baseline, and the local pros to call before — and after — a named storm hits 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
Avg wind premium
$3,500
2026 typical annual policy
⚠️ 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).
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