🚨 Evacuation
A through D zones — Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River coastal
🌀 Regional planning estimate
Stuart Hurricane Readiness
A starting point for understanding wind, flood, surge, evacuation, and preparedness considerations in Stuart, Martin.
Design wind speed
160 mph
160 mph design wind speed (FBC Risk Cat II)
Max storm surge
Category 4
SLOSH-modeled worst case
High-risk flood
28%
of city land in FEMA AE/VE zones
Illustrative wind premium
$3,700
Illustrative planning value, not a quote
⚠️ Top threats for Stuart
- Atlantic hurricanes (Frances + Jeanne 2004, Matthew 2016)
- Salt-air corrosion on coastal homes
- Rising insurance rates
🛠 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 Stuart
Build your Stuart storm-prep shortlist
Browse local listings for shutters, roofing, generators, wind-mitigation inspections, and tree service. Verify licenses, insurance, scope, and pricing before hiring.
Browse Stuart professionals →Regional planning estimate for the Treasure Coast region — not city- or property-specific data. Confirm your address with FEMA, Martin emergency management, the local evacuation-zone map, and an insurer. Flood maps, evacuation zones, insurance pricing, and public guidance can change.