Florida hurricanes: In Florida, where — and how — you live matters

Hurricane vulnerability in Florida isn't just about landfall—it's built into the landscape. From high-rises facing extreme heat during power outages to marinas filled with displaced vessels, how and where you live in the Sunshine State fundamentally changes your hurricane experience. In this video, we explore the unique challenges of "vertical communities" and the growing issue of derelict boats after a storm. In our ongoing hurricane #FastFact series, meteorologist Leslie Hudson breaks down these critical risks and explains why Florida’s recovery is about much more than just fixing roofs.

Lessons learned from Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Helene show why the most complicated problems often begin once the skies clear.
High-rise residents can face longer power outages, hotter indoor conditions, and more difficult recovery logistics after a storm. Along the water, damaged or displaced boats can quickly become navigation hazards, environmental hazards, and expensive obstacles to cleanup in the days and weeks that follow.

In our final hurricane #FastFact series we address life after the storm. In Florida, recovery can be one of the most dangerous parts of hurricane season. Power outages, floodwater, debris, cleanup injuries, and back-to-back storms can keep risk elevated long after landfall. Follow our YouTube channel @FloridaStorms for more.