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Hurricane Risk for Stuart, 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, 229 hurricanes and tropical storms have passed within 150 miles of Stuart. Here's what you should know.

Local note: Positioned on the Indian River Lagoon with low elevation and barrier islands offshore, Stuart's greatest hurricane hazard is storm surge and coastal flooding—recently punctuated by direct impacts from major storms such as Hurricane Ian (2019/2022 regional Cat 5s) and the near-miss of Bob (1985).

By the numbers

Total storms
229
since 1852
Major (Cat 3+)
61
at closest approach
Hurricanes (Cat 1+)
135
all categories
County
Martin County
Florida

Most recent hurricane

Milton (2024)

Passed within 89 miles of Stuart on October 10, 2024. Peak intensity: Cat 5 (178 mph).

The full risk breakdown for Stuart

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Preparedness

  1. Know your zone. Stuart is in Martin 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: Jensen Beach, Palm City, Port Salerno, Hobe Sound, Indiantown, Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens, North Palm Beach. Data sourced from NOAA hurricane databases (HURDAT2 Atlantic, HURDAT2 East Pacific, and CPHC best-track), public domain.