Hurricane Risk for Sarasota, FL
HELENE is currently 132 mi from Sarasota.
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Since 2024, 1 hurricanes and tropical storms have passed within 150 miles of Sarasota. Here's what you should know.
Local note: Sarasota’s position on Florida’s Gulf coast and its low-lying barrier islands make storm surge the dominant threat, with catastrophic surge and wind impacts underscored by Hurricane Ian (2022) and the nearby Cat 5 approach of Milton (2024).
By the numbers
Total storms
1
since 2024
Major (Cat 3+)
1
at closest approach
Hurricanes (Cat 1+)
1
all categories
County
Sarasota County
Florida
Most recent hurricane
Helene (2024)
Passed within 143 miles of Sarasota on July 27, 2026. Peak intensity: Cat 4 (138 mph).
The full risk breakdown for Sarasota
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Preparedness
- Know your zone. Sarasota is in Sarasota County — look up your evacuation zone here.
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- Have 3+ days of supplies. Water (1 gal/person/day), non-perishable food, medications, flashlights, batteries, cash.
- Have an evacuation plan. Know where you'll go, how you'll get there, what you'll bring.
- Follow official orders. If your zone is told to evacuate, leave. Don't wait.