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Hurricane Risk for Fort Myers, FL

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  2. Most recent hurricane
  3. Strongest ever
  4. Closest approach
  5. When hurricanes hit
  6. Recent notable storms
  7. Preparedness

Since 1852, 193 hurricanes and tropical storms have passed within 150 miles of Fort Myers. Here's what you should know.

Local note: Fort Myers' low-lying, bayside location on San Carlos Bay makes storm surge and extreme coastal flooding the primary threat — Hurricane Ian's 2022 Category 5 impact and extensive surge damage are the defining recent events.

By the numbers

Total storms
193
since 1852
Major (Cat 3+)
51
at closest approach
Hurricanes (Cat 1+)
117
all categories
County
Lee County
Florida

Most recent hurricane

Milton (2024)

Passed within 69 miles of Fort Myers on October 10, 2024. Peak intensity: Cat 5 (178 mph).

The full risk breakdown for Fort Myers

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Preparedness

  1. Know your zone. Fort Myers is in Lee County — look up your evacuation zone here.
  2. Get alerts early. Sign up below — we'll notify you when storms first form in the basin, not just when they're at your doorstep.
  3. Have 3+ days of supplies. Water (1 gal/person/day), non-perishable food, medications, flashlights, batteries, cash.
  4. Have an evacuation plan. Know where you'll go, how you'll get there, what you'll bring.
  5. Follow official orders. If your zone is told to evacuate, leave. Don't wait.
Nearby cities also covered: North Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Fort Myers Beach, Estero, Saint James City, Alva, Lehigh Acres, Bokeelia. Data sourced from NOAA hurricane databases (HURDAT2 Atlantic, HURDAT2 East Pacific, and CPHC best-track), public domain.