October’s Hurricane History
Bottom Line: When it comes to hurricanes season, it’s always nice to put September in the rear view mirror. In addition to being the most active month of the hurricane season, it’s also a turning point for activity but maybe not to the extent you might think. Of the six months of hurricane season, where do you think October ranks? The answer is third behind September and August – so we’re certainly not off the hook just yet (as many South Floridians hit by Wilma can attest to).
Since tracking began in 1851:
- 82% of all tropical storms & hurricanes have happened prior to October
So, despite a third of the season being left on the calendar, we’ve got less than a fifth of the activity to go this hurricane season if history continues to be a guide. Here's what we average during October:
- 2 tropical storms
- 1 hurricane
Let’s hope that if they form, they stay away from Florida. An average of about one tropical storm or hurricane makes landfall in the US every three years during the month.The wind is at our back (pun intended) as we head down the home stretch of this year’s hurricane season.