Because of our location at the southern tip of Florida, the Florida Keys are particularly vulnerable to tropical storms and hurricanes. The entire chain of islands sits at or just above sea level making flooding and storm surge a particular problem. For information about Hurricanes, preparing for a storm and for details about particular storms, visit one of the links listed below, or browse our Monroe County Sheriff's Office Web site.

Do you have a question about how to prepare for a hurricane, or some other question about Hurricanes in the Florida Keys? Send the question via email to beckyherrin@keysso.net and I will try to get you the answer as soon as possible.

Specific storm information and local bulletins (this link is active only during a storm event)

Click here for the latest advisories from the National Hurricane Center


Monroe County Hurricane Preparedness

Hurricane Preparedness Brochures/Information

National Hurricane Center:

National Weather Service

National Weather Service - Key West


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