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Evacuation zones in Hillsborough County have changed for 2026 hurricane season

Hillsborough County Evacuation Zones 2026
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HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — Hillsborough County said it has expanded and updated hurricane evacuation zones for the 2026 season.

The County said the zone changes are more significant than in previous years.

In some areas of the county, Zone A expanded.

Some parcels are now in Zone C when they were in Zone D.

Hillsborough County said Zone E was also expanded because some neighborhoods are connected to major thoroughfares.

Evacuation zone map available here.

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