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🌀 City-specific profile
Fort Lauderdale Hurricane Readiness
A starting point for understanding wind, flood, surge, evacuation, and preparedness considerations in Fort Lauderdale, Broward.
Design wind speed
170 mph
170 mph HVHZ — same envelope as Miami-Dade
Max storm surge
Category 5
SLOSH-modeled worst case
High-risk flood
43%
of city land in FEMA AE/VE zones
Illustrative wind premium
$5,400
Illustrative planning value, not a quote
⚠️ Top threats for Fort Lauderdale
- Direct Atlantic hurricane exposure
- King tide saltwater intrusion (year-round)
- Highest property insurance rates in Florida
Notable storms in Fort Lauderdale history
- Hurricane Wilma 2005 — last major direct hit
- Hurricane Irma 2017
🛠 Prep window (May 1 – June 1)
- Schedule a wind-mitigation inspection — discount renews every 5 years.
- Test and deploy hurricane shutters; lubricate tracks.
- Service generator + stock 7-10 days of stabilized fuel.
- Trim trees and palm fronds away from roof and power lines.
- Photograph home interior + exterior for insurance baseline.
- Confirm flood insurance is active (30-day waiting period).
Storm-prep professionals listed in Fort Lauderdale
Build your Fort Lauderdale storm-prep shortlist
Browse local listings for shutters, roofing, generators, wind-mitigation inspections, and tree service. Verify licenses, insurance, scope, and pricing before hiring.
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