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Hurricane Risk for Tallahassee, 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 1851, 186 hurricanes and tropical storms have passed within 150 miles of Tallahassee. Here's what you should know.

Local note: Tallahassee’s inland location on the Florida Panhandle puts it above coastal surge but makes it highly susceptible to extreme wind and heavy inland rainfall—Cat 4 Hurricane Idalia (2023) produced damaging winds and widespread freshwater flooding across the Tallahassee area.

By the numbers

Total storms
186
since 1851
Major (Cat 3+)
38
at closest approach
Hurricanes (Cat 1+)
101
all categories
County
Leon County
Florida

Most recent hurricane

Helene (2024)

Passed within 45 miles of Tallahassee on September 27, 2024. Peak intensity: Cat 4 (138 mph).

The full risk breakdown for Tallahassee

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Preparedness

  1. Know your zone. Tallahassee is in Leon 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: Woodville, Midway, Lloyd, Havana, Wacissa, Saint Marks, Crawfordville, Lamont. Data sourced from NOAA hurricane databases (HURDAT2 Atlantic, HURDAT2 East Pacific, and CPHC best-track), public domain.