Residents and visitors of Tampa should pay attention to hurricane season every single year. That’s because hurricane season in Tampa happens every year without fail. And like other coastal cities in the sunshine state, Florida hurricane season in the city of Tampa should not be taken lightly. The city of Tampa has a lower rate of direct hit hurricanes vs some others on the Gulf Coast. However, it still faces a risk of severe storms. And it’s close proximity to water makes it susceptible to storm surge as well as severe wind damage.
Recently the city of Tampa has been affected by storms in both of the last two years. In 2022 the city was affected by Tropical Storm Nicole. The affects were limited to 50 mph winds. And in 2023, Tampa experienced flooding from Hurricane Idalia.
According to an article by Homefacts, the city has had 71 hurricanes recorded since 1930. And according to Hurricane City, the Tampa area is affected by a hurricane or tropical storm every 2.01 years. They also note that it is affected by a direct hit (within 40-80 miles) every 10.64 years and that a major hurricane has hit only once about every 37.25 years.
When is Hurricane Season in Tampa
Below we detail when hurricane season takes place, and answer some frequently asked questions.
Hurricane season in Tampa officially occurs every year from June 1st to November 30th. However, storms have been known to occur both before and after the official season.
June 1st marks the official start of hurricane season in Tampa. However, storms can and have happened earlier, such as in May.
Storm season ends November 30th each year.
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, “the peak of the Atlantic Hurricane Season is September 10, with most activity occurring between Mid-August and mid-October.”
Most recently, Tampa was affected by Hurricane Idalia in 2023. And in 2022 the city felt affects of Tropical Storm Nicole.
ARE YOU PREPARED FOR HURRICANE SEASON?
If you live in Tampa it is a good idea to be prepared for hurricanes. Here are some basic recommendations to be prepare your family and home for hurricane season:
- Stay informed and sign up for alerts: It is critical to know about approaching storms and when the storm may hit. So being informed is the first step to preparing and protecting your family and home. In turn, make sure you are signed up for an alert system so that you are aware in advance of any oncoming storms. Also, it is good to understand what the difference is between a storm watch and a warning.
- Prepare in advance and have a plan. You can read our guide on How to Prepare Your House & Family for a Hurricane to become better prepared.
- Protect your home, condo, and/or business so it is ready for a storm. Impact glass windows/doors and hurricane rated shutters are a good investment to protect your property and your loved ones.
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