St. Lucie County sits on the front line of the Atlantic hurricane corridor. With over 120 miles of coastline and low-lying terrain, the Treasure Coast faces storm surge, extreme winds, and inland flooding every season from June through November. Knowledge and preparation are the best defenses.
In-depth articles covering the storms that have shaped this region and the steps every household should take before, during, and after a hurricane.
From the catastrophic 1928 Okeechobee Hurricane to the back-to-back strikes of Frances and Jeanne in 2004, explore the storms that forged this region's relationship with hurricane season.
Evacuation zones, FEMA-recommended supply lists, day-by-day timelines, shelter locations, flood insurance basics, and pet preparedness for St. Lucie County households.
Always rely on official government sources for real-time hurricane watches, warnings, and evacuation orders. The following agencies provide the most current and reliable storm information.
Official tropical weather outlooks, hurricane advisories, forecast cones, storm surge watches, and wind speed probability maps from NOAA's National Hurricane Center in Miami.
The local National Weather Service office responsible for St. Lucie County forecasts, watches, warnings, and advisories. Your primary source for local hurricane impact statements.
Evacuation orders, shelter openings, sandbag distribution, curfew announcements, and post-storm recovery information specific to St. Lucie County.
Year-round climate patterns, temperature averages, and rainfall data that shape hurricane season conditions on the Treasure Coast.
Coastal conditions, wave heights, and marine forecasts that matter during tropical weather. Storm surge begins at sea.
Learn how to read NWS alerts, understand warning types, and know what action to take when hurricane watches and warnings are issued.