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Florida Counties Lead Nation in Hurricane Peril
12 Aug
Summary
- Six Florida counties are among the nation's top 10 most vulnerable to hurricanes.
- Lee County ranks first due to past impacts from major hurricanes.
- Florida has more tropical cyclone encounters than any other U.S. state.
Six Florida counties are among the top 10 nationwide for hurricane vulnerability, with Lee County topping the list. This ranking, based on FEMA's National Risk Index and released by Lawn Starter, assessed hurricane risk, recent history, financial impact, and cleanup.
Bay, Charlotte, Collier, Polk, and Sarasota counties also feature in the top 10. Only two Florida counties, Baker and Union, were excluded due to lower risk. Florida experiences more tropical cyclones than any other U.S. state, with Monroe County's Keys being particularly susceptible to storms.
Additional data from Colorado State University indicates that Miami-Dade, Brevard, Palm Beach, Collier, and Broward counties are among the most storm-prone nationally. This underscores Florida's persistent exposure to severe weather events.
