🌀 Hurricane Readiness Profile · Updated May 2026

Jacksonville Hurricane Readiness

Wind zone, flood and surge exposure, evacuation, insurance baseline, and the local pros to call before — and after — a named storm hits Jacksonville, Duval.

Design wind speed
130 mph
130 mph design wind speed
Max storm surge
Category 3
SLOSH-modeled worst case
High-risk flood
23%
of city land in FEMA AE/VE zones
Avg wind premium
$1,850
2026 typical annual policy

⚠️ Top threats for Jacksonville

  • Northeast tropical systems (Matthew 2016, Irma 2017)
  • St. Johns River flooding
  • Atlantic beach erosion

Notable storms in Jacksonville history

  • Hurricane Matthew 2016 (offshore pass)
  • Hurricane Irma 2017 (St. Johns River flooding)

🛠 Prep window (May 1 – June 1)

  1. Schedule a wind-mitigation inspection — discount renews every 5 years.
  2. Test and deploy hurricane shutters; lubricate tracks.
  3. Service generator + stock 7-10 days of stabilized fuel.
  4. Trim trees and palm fronds away from roof and power lines.
  5. Photograph home interior + exterior for insurance baseline.
  6. Confirm flood insurance is active (30-day waiting period).

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