Duval County and Jacksonville face hurricane and flooding risk from both the Atlantic coast and the St. Johns River, which runs through the city and backs up during storm surge events, flooding inland neighborhoods miles from the coast. Matthew in 2016 produced record St. Johns River flooding that surprised many residents far from the beach.
// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 7 / 10 High Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Hurricane / Flooding |
| Secondary Hazard | Tornado |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE (High Risk) |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 45 |
| Last Major Event | Hurricane Matthew (2016) |
| Event Frequency | Major event every 4–6 years |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (904) 630-2472 |
| Emergency Shelters | 38 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | I-95 North, I-10 West, US-1 North, SR-9A South |
// Recommended Preparedness Gear
Based on Duval County FL's primary hazard profile (Hurricane / Flooding), the following gear is recommended for a High risk area.
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// County Profile
| County | Duval County FL |
| State | Florida (FL) |
| Population | 995567 |
| Area | 763 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Zone AE (High Risk) |
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Hurricane / Storm Surge
10/10
Critical
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Hurricane / Storm Surge
9/10
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Hurricane / Storm Surge
8/10
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Hurricane / Flooding
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Hurricane / Storm Surge
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High
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Hurricane / Storm Surge
9/10
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