Hillsborough County and Tampa Bay sit in what storm surge modelers consider one of the most vulnerable areas in the United States. Tampa Bay's funnel shape amplifies storm surge from Gulf hurricanes, and the region has not taken a direct major hurricane hit since 1921. A direct strike from a major storm could produce catastrophic 20+ foot storm surge.
// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 8 / 10 High Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Hurricane / Storm Surge |
| Secondary Hazard | Flooding |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE (High Risk) |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 55 |
| Last Major Event | Hurricane Irma (2017) |
| Event Frequency | Major event every 3–5 years |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (813) 272-6958 |
| Emergency Shelters | 52 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | I-275 North, I-75 North, US-92 East, SR-60 East |
// Recommended Preparedness Gear
Based on Hillsborough County FL's primary hazard profile (Hurricane / Storm Surge), the following gear is recommended for a High risk area.
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// County Profile
| County | Hillsborough County FL |
| State | Florida (FL) |
| Population | 1471968 |
| Area | 1051 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Zone AE (High Risk) |
// Other Florida Counties
Volusia County FL
Hurricane / Flooding
7/10
High
Bay County FL
Hurricane / Storm Surge
9/10
Critical
Polk County FL
Hurricane / Flooding
6/10
Moderate
Flagler County FL
Hurricane / Storm Surge
7/10
High
Seminole County FL
Hurricane / Flooding
5/10
Moderate
Marion County FL
Hurricane / Flooding
5/10
Moderate