This tropical cyclones are a fact life, and although
they can affect some vacations, most can enjoy a Sunshine State vacation
without ever coming near one of these storms.
The Hurricane Season officially starts on
June 1st and ends on November 30. August through October
are the more active months. Historically, September is the
most active month of the season.
| Hurricane direct hits on the peninsula 1851-2004 | ||
| Area | Total 1851-2004 |
Major Hurricanes 1851-2004 |
| Northwest | 55 | 12 |
| Northeast | 22 | 1 |
| Southwest | 36 | 12 |
| Southeast | 41 | 15 |
| Total | 110 | 35 |
| Source: National Hurricane Center | ||
| Saffir-Simpson Scale | ||||||
| Category | Sustained Wind | Pressue | Storm Surge | |||
| mph | knots | millibars | feet | meters | ||
| 1 | 74-95 | 64-82 | > 980 | 5 | 1.0-1.7 | |
| 2 | 96-110 | 83-95 | 979-965 | 8 | 1.8-2.6 | |
| 3 | 111-130 | 96-113 | 964-945 | 12 | 2.7-3.8 | |
| 4 | 131-155 | 114-135 | 944-920 | 13-18 | 3.9-5.6 | |
| 5 | 156+ | 136+ | < 920 | 19+ | 5.7+ | |
| Source: Atlantic Oceanographic & Meteorological Laboratory | ||||||
Climatological Areas of Origin
Typical Storm Tracks by Month
Source: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration
Typical Storm Tracks by Month
Source: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration
Hurricane
viewed from satellite
Storm approaching coastline