DisasterAWARE
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Very High

hurricane Hurricane Risk in Jacksonville, FL

Risk Level: Very High — Score 7/10

FEMA: 7Historical: 1

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Key Risk Factors

  • FEMA rates Jacksonville's county as Relatively High risk
  • Estimated annual loss of $65M from this hazard type
  • 1 events on record in proximity
  • Occurs roughly 0.27 times per year on average
  • Within the hurricane strike zone

Peak season: August-October

Last significant event: Tropical Cyclone - Nestor (2019-10-17)

Highest Risk Cities for Hurricanes

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FEMA: 9Historical: 3
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FEMA: 9Historical: 0
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FEMA: 9Historical: 2
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FEMA: 9Historical: 1
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Risk: 9Historical: 2
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Risk: 9Historical: 2
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Risk: 9Historical: 2
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Risk: 9Historical: 10
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Risk: 9Historical: 1
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Risk: 9Historical: 6
Jacksonville is not in the top 10 for hurricane risk among tracked cities.

How Jacksonville Compares

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Notable Hurricane Events Near Jacksonville

DisasterAWARE's historical archive records 1 notable hurricane event near Jacksonville, ranked below by impact. The most impactful: Tropical Cyclone - Nestor (October 2019).

Tropical Cyclone - Nestor

October 16, 2019 WARNING

Impact data not available

Hurricane Preparedness Tips

  • 1.Know your evacuation zone and plan routes in advance
  • 2.Install storm shutters or have plywood pre-cut for windows
  • 3.Stock at least 3 days of water, food, and medications
  • 4.Secure outdoor furniture and trim trees near structures
  • 5.Review your insurance coverage for wind and flood damage

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How this data is built

Jacksonville, FL hurricane risk combines Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling from the Geospatial Intelligence Layers catalog. Live hurricane monitoring is available through the Event Intelligence API and the DisasterAWARE Platform.

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