🚨 Evacuation
Mostly inland — limited evac zones near Lake Apopka and Wekiva
Orange Emergency Management: 407-836-9140
🌀 City-specific profile
Orlando Hurricane Readiness
A starting point for understanding wind, flood, surge, evacuation, and preparedness considerations in Orlando, Orange.
Design wind speed
140 mph
140 mph design wind speed
Max storm surge
Category 1
SLOSH-modeled worst case
High-risk flood
12%
of city land in FEMA AE/VE zones
Illustrative wind premium
$2,100
Illustrative planning value, not a quote
⚠️ Top threats for Orlando
- Crossover storms from either coast (Ian 2022)
- Lightning capital of the US
- Sinkholes after heavy rain
Notable storms in Orlando history
- Hurricane Ian 2022 (inland flooding)
- Hurricane Charley 2004 (crossover)
🛠 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 Orlando
Build your Orlando 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 Orlando professionals →City-specific planning profile. Confirm every property with FEMA, Orange emergency management, the local evacuation-zone map, and an insurer. Flood maps, evacuation zones, insurance pricing, and public guidance can change.