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Warrington hurricane guide
Warrington is the community southwest of Pensacola that surrounds Naval Air Station Pensacola, bordered by Bayou Grande, Pensacola Bay and the Big Lagoon side of Perdido Key. Waterfront and low streets are in Zones A and B; higher ground inland is in later zones or outside zones entirely.
Escambia CountyCounty emergency management
Zone checkWaterfront in Zones A–B; inland areas vary
Aug–OctPeak local hurricane risk
Hurricanes that hit Warrington
- Hurricane Ivan (2004) caused severe surge and wind damage across Warrington and NAS Pensacola, where many historic base buildings were damaged.
- Hurricane Sally (2020) produced heavy rain flooding in neighborhoods draining to Bayou Grande and Bayou Chico.
- Hurricane Frederic (1979) and the 1926 hurricane both brought damaging winds and surge to the southwest side.
See the full Pensacola hurricane history for details on each storm.
Evacuation in Warrington
- Head north on Navy Boulevard, Blue Angel Parkway or Pine Forest Road toward US-90 and I-10.
- Military families should also follow NAS Pensacola command evacuation guidance.
- Warrington Middle School and Blue Angels Elementary are designated shelter sites — confirm they are open before going.
Local preparation tip
Older housing stock near the bayous often predates modern wind codes; a wind mitigation inspection and opening protection make a large difference here.
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