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Hurricane Risk for Sarasota, 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, 204 hurricanes and tropical storms have passed within 150 miles of Sarasota. Here's what you should know.

Local note: Sarasota’s position on Florida’s Gulf coast and its low-lying barrier islands make storm surge the dominant threat, with catastrophic surge and wind impacts underscored by Hurricane Ian (2022) and the nearby Cat 5 approach of Milton (2024).

By the numbers

Total storms
204
since 1852
Major (Cat 3+)
50
at closest approach
Hurricanes (Cat 1+)
122
all categories
County
Sarasota County
Florida

Most recent hurricane

Milton (2024)

Passed within 6 miles of Sarasota on October 10, 2024. Peak intensity: Cat 5 (178 mph).

The full risk breakdown for Sarasota

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Preparedness

  1. Know your zone. Sarasota is in Sarasota 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: Tallevast, Longboat Key, Oneco, Osprey, Bradenton, Palmetto, Holmes Beach, Cortez. Data sourced from NOAA hurricane databases (HURDAT2 Atlantic, HURDAT2 East Pacific, and CPHC best-track), public domain.