Hurricane Risk for Tallahassee, FL
INVEST 97L is currently 377 mi from Tallahassee.
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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
- Know your zone. Tallahassee is in Leon County — look up your evacuation zone here.
- 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.
- Have 3+ days of supplies. Water (1 gal/person/day), non-perishable food, medications, flashlights, batteries, cash.
- Have an evacuation plan. Know where you'll go, how you'll get there, what you'll bring.
- Follow official orders. If your zone is told to evacuate, leave. Don't wait.