STEP 1
Find your zone
Evacuation zones identify areas at risk from storm surge and related hazards.
Check official zones ↗
WHAT'S UP CAPE CORALLive Hurricane Center →SOUTHWEST FLORIDA STORM GUIDE
Cape Coral hurricane preparedness
Know your zone, make a household plan and gather supplies before tropical weather threatens the Gulf.
Open live weather & hurricane center
PREPARE EARLY
Build a plan around your household
Decide where you would go, how you would travel and what each person is responsible for. Include children, older adults, pets, prescriptions, mobility needs and powered medical equipment. Keep important documents protected and your vehicle fueled when a storm approaches.
72-HOUR STARTING POINT
Hurricane supply checklist
- One gallon of water per person, per day.
- At least three days of nonperishable food.
- Prescriptions, first aid and medical supplies.
- Flashlights, batteries and phone power banks.
- Pet food, carriers, leashes and medications.
- Cash and protected copies of important documents.
- NOAA weather radio and manual can opener.
- Safe generator supplies and fuel stored correctly.
KNOW WHEN TO GO
Evacuation and shelter planning
STEP 2
Choose destinations
Plan more than one route and identify friends, family, hotels or shelters outside the threatened area.
Lee County emergency information ↗STEP 3
Follow official orders
Storm impacts differ. Never base a decision solely on a previous hurricane or one computer model.
National Hurricane Center ↗LIVE CONDITIONS
Track current Gulf and tropical weather
View local conditions, the official seven-day outlook, active-storm information and forecast-model links.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Cape Coral hurricane FAQ
When is hurricane season in Cape Coral?
Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30, but preparation should happen before a storm threatens Southwest Florida.
How do I find my Cape Coral evacuation zone?
Use the official Cape Coral or Lee County evacuation-zone lookup. Zones relate primarily to storm-surge risk and are different from flood-insurance zones.
Should I evacuate for every hurricane?
Follow official evacuation orders and consider your home, storm-surge zone, medical needs and personal safety. Mobile and manufactured homes are especially vulnerable.
How much emergency food and water should I keep?
Cape Coral guidance recommends planning for at least 72 hours. Adjust supplies for every person, pet and medical need in your household.