Florida Climate

Why might a barrier island suffer different storm effects than an inland neighborhood?

• Its exposure to waves and surge differs
• Barrier islands have no structures
• Both always receive identical damage
• Inland areas cannot experience storm wind

Two Florida neighborhoods flood after a hurricane. One is coastal, the other inland. What may differ?

• The need for any flood assessment
• Coastal surge versus heavy rainfall and drainage
• Whether water can damage buildings
• Only the spelling of the neighborhood names