When does hurricane season start? What to know about 2025 hurricane season in Florida
Hurricane season kicked off June 1 in Florida.
This year's hurricane season is expected to have above-normal activity — with 17 named storms, including nine hurricanes, four of which could be major, according to Colorado State University's early predictions.
Weather agencies like NOAA and the National Hurricane Center mirror these early CSU predictions. NOAA released its predictions on May 22 that predict 13-19 total named storms with winds of 39 mph or higher. Of those, 6-10 are forecast to become hurricanes, including 3-5 major hurricanes over a Category 3.
'NOAA and the National Weather Service are using the most advanced weather models and cutting-edge hurricane tracking systems to provide Americans with real-time storm forecasts and warnings,' said Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick in the May 22 release. 'With these models and forecasting tools, we have never been more prepared for hurricane season.'
While there are no looming meteorological threats, here's what to know about hurricane season and how to follow the tropics.
2025 hurricane guide: What to know about forecasts, emergency alerts
Tropics watch: As Saharan dust moves through Florida, National Hurricane Center watching tropical wave
The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to Nov. 30, peaking around mid-August and late October because the water in the equatorial Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of America, formerly known as Gulf of Mexico, gets warm enough to help support tropical wave development.
Three hurricanes made landfall in Florida, but only one passed through the Treasure Coast. The three storms were the following:
Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Debby
Hurricane Milton
Hurricane Milton exited off Florida's East Coast as a Category 1 hurricane with light winds and rain, causing few problems on the Treasure Coast. However, 14 tornadoes spawned on Oct. 9 before Milton made landfall later that day, destroyed countless homes, wreaked havoc on multiple neighborhoods and killed seven people — six during a tornado and one during hurricane prep.
There have been 17 hurricanes that have passed through the Treasure Coast dating back to 1871. Of the 17, eight have made landfall on the Treasure Coast, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Historical Hurricane Tracker.
Nicole: Category 1 when it hit near Vero Beach in 2022
Jeanne: Category 3 when it hit near Sewall's Point in 2004
Frances: Category 2 when it hit near Sewall's Point in 2004
Erin: Category 1 when it hit near Vero Beach in 1995
David: Category 2 when it hit near Hobe Sound in 1979
Unnamed: Category 1 when it hit near Hobe Sound in 1933
Unnamed: Category 2 when it hit Hutchinson Island in 1928
Unnamed: Category 2 when it hit north of Hobe Sound in 1871
Here's what NOAA and Ready.gov recommend for hurricane preparation:
Develop an evacuation plan: If you are at risk from hurricanes, you need an evacuation plan. Now is the time to begin planning where you would go and how you would get there.
Assemble disaster supplies: Whether you're evacuating or sheltering-in-place, you're going to need supplies not just to get through the storm but for the potentially lengthy aftermath, NOAA said.
Get an insurance checkup and document your possessions: Contact your insurance company or agent now and ask for an insurance check-up to make sure you have enough insurance to repair or even replace your home and/or belongings. Remember, home and renters insurance doesn't cover flooding, so you'll need a separate policy for it. Flood insurance is available through your company, agent or the National Flood Insurance Program. Act now, as flood insurance requires a 30-day waiting period.
Create a family communication plan: NOAA said to take the time now to write down your hurricane plan, and share it with your family. Determine family meeting places, and make sure to include an out-of-town location in case of evacuation.
Strengthen your home: Now is the time to improve your home's ability to withstand hurricane impacts. Trim trees; install storm shutters, accordion shutters, and/or impact glass; seal outside wall openings.
USA Today reporter Gabe Hauari contributed to this story.
Gianna Montesano is TCPalm's trending reporter. You can contact her at gianna.montesano@tcpalm.com, 772-409-1429, or follow her on X @gonthescene.
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