Hurricane Idalia (2023)
| Landfall | Aug. 30, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Where | Keaton Beach, Florida |
| Strength at landfall | Category 3, about 125 mph sustained winds |
Idalia strengthened quickly over the eastern Gulf and struck the lightly populated Big Bend coast.
What happened
- Storm surge flooded Cedar Key, Horseshoe Beach and Steinhatchee.
- Wind damage spread inland into south Georgia.
Lessons for the next storm
Storm surge and flooding rain, not just wind, cause most of the damage and deaths in storms like Idalia. Know your evacuation zone before the season, and leave when officials tell you to. See our hurricane prep guide and what the categories really mean.
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