Hernando County
HURRICANE THREAT
The color coded areas on the map are vulnerable to storm surge. Storm surge is produced by water being pushed towards the shore by the force of the winds moving around the storm.
Storm surge creates a path of destruction, wiping out structures as it rapidly surges inland and then recedes. This is a life threatening situation for anyone who
ignores evacuation orders and stays in vulnerable areas.
Hurricanes are categorized on a scale of 1 to 5, depending on wind strength and destructive power.