🚨 Evacuation
A through C zones — Brevard coastal + barrier islands
🌀 Regional planning estimate
Palm Bay Hurricane Readiness
A starting point for understanding wind, flood, surge, evacuation, and preparedness considerations in Palm Bay, Brevard.
Design wind speed
150 mph
150 mph design wind speed (FBC Risk Cat II)
Max storm surge
Category 3
SLOSH-modeled worst case
High-risk flood
24%
of city land in FEMA AE/VE zones
Illustrative wind premium
$2,900
Illustrative planning value, not a quote
⚠️ Top threats for Palm Bay
- Direct Atlantic hurricane exposure
- Brackish well water inland
- Salt corrosion on coastal homes
🛠 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 Palm Bay
Build your Palm Bay 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 Palm Bay professionals →Regional planning estimate for the Space Coast region — not city- or property-specific data. Confirm your address with FEMA, Brevard emergency management, the local evacuation-zone map, and an insurer. Flood maps, evacuation zones, insurance pricing, and public guidance can change.