Hurricane Season 2025: What to Expect
Yesterday, June 1st, kicked off the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. And while Florida’s east coast has largely been spared from the worst of the damage recently, we witnessed last year how even a hurricane making landfall on the Gulf Coast can cause a flurry of tornadoes on our side. So, now’s not the time to get complacent. Here’s what to know about the 2025 hurricane season projections.
Over the past decade, Florida’s Gulf Coast has taken the brunt of major storms, with Hurricanes Ian (2022), Idalia (2023), Helene (2024), and Milton (2024) carving destructive paths through the Gulf Coast and Panhandle. Meanwhile, South Florida and the Treasure Coast have mostly watched from a distance. But if you’ve lived here long enough, you know that the Atlantic side isn’t immune, and being prepared can make all the difference in the world.
Map of Major Hurricane Landfalls Since 2017
What's Predicted for the 2025 Hurricane Season
The NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) is predicting 13 to 19 named storms, including 6 to 10 hurricanes, of which they’re predicting 3 to 5 will be major ones.
They’re saying that they believe there is a 60% chance of an above-average season of activity, and while the Gulf has been storm central lately, all it takes is one shift in steering currents or timing to put Palm Beach County in the path.
What South Florida/Treasure Coast Residents Should Do Today
- Update your go-kit: water, non-perishable food, medications, batteries, chargers, and pet supplies.
- Know your evacuation routes and flood risk. Jupiter and much of northern Palm Beach County fall into surge-prone areas. Visit floridadisaster.org/knowyourzone to confirm yours.
- Check your storm shutters if you have them, and trim trees. Don’t wait until the cone is heading right for us—by then, it’s too late to prep safely.
- Review your insurance. Florida is relatively flat, and while PBC isn’t the most vulnerable in the state, it doesn’t mean we’re not susceptible to flooding. Storm surge doesn’t care if you’re on the Gulf or the Atlantic. If it comes, it can come fast.
Florida Flood Zone Map
Don’t Be Fooled by the Calm
It’s easy to look at recent history and think, “It’ll probably curve away.” But hurricanes don’t care about history or statistics. 2025 has the ingredients for a powerful season, and any storm spinning up off Africa or in the Caribbean could track anywhere.
Stay Ahead of the Storm
- Have a plan and know your area’s evacuation routes.
- Sign up for local alerts through Palm Beach County (or whichever county you live in) Emergency Management.
- If you’re looking for the most up-to-date, accurate information, look to the National Hurricane Center updates, not just whatever’s trending online.
Optimistic, Yet Prepared
Yes, the Gulf Coast has seen more damage lately. Again, that doesn’t mean the Atlantic side is immune. The first day of hurricane season is the time to prepare, not the day the first big storm pops up on the radar.
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