Florida's HURRICANE Hotspots: The Most DANGEROUS Places to Live!

[@PalmBeachesPaul]

Leave a comment down below if you've ever gone through a hurricane. What was the storm and how strong was it.

[@Cherylini100]

Everyone since 1961

[@PalmBeachesPaul]

@@Cherylini100 did you wear shoes through all of them 😂🩴

[@Cherylini100]

@@PalmBeachesPaul Inside barefoot or sneakers, has to protect your feet from the hazards of the storm. Did you ever have to rebuild a fort or treehouse?

[@olgayuryeva8048]

Hurricanes bring up the best in people. Moved here from Costa Rica 10 years ago and was so touched how people took care of one another because of hurricanes. Fell in love with Florida for this reason. The worst one I saw was Matthew 2016 (?) we had no power for a week but everyone in our building was having a great time in the garden, cooking whatever anyone had on the grill. It was GREAT fun. I can never ever live anywhere else. Every time I leave my town of Lake Worth Beach I come back and kiss the ground. Hurricanes are not to be feared but always prepared for. And if you do decide to live here, please always try to help neighbors. Knock on doors and ask if they are prepared. Many of our elder neighbors need help and very shy to ask.

[@PalmBeachesPaul]

Great comments, thanks for being a good neighbor

[@adiraodeda7962]

Yep! Our street hunters down and when it's over we work together- especially when we have zero power and people test the " waters" to see if they can loot OR conn you in to thinking they are helping when the idea is to rip you off. We are also glad a " curfew" is in place and the only lights you see are from emergency response or national guard.

[@maddeusdoggeus1]

Yeah I remember Puerto Rico getting wiped out bring out the best of Trump throwing paper towels at people…🤦‍♂️

[@AmericanConstellation]

Hurricane Wilma was a strange one. Here in Clearwater, FL the hurricane went by in the morning and within a few hours a cold front came through and it was a beautiful day. I had no idea it was going to cut across the state and do all the damage it did in south Florida.

[@anthonygambitta6220]

I went thru Wilma in my Miami home. That was the worst hurricane I have ever experienced in my 30 years living in Florida. The other bad storms have been Irma, Matthew and Idalia.

[@stephaniewalchle4033]

Bless you your a sweetheart and this is a informative and aesthetically pleasing video your bike ride for through a beautiful area made it a great watch

[@susan-e2y]

Lived thru Irma in 2017 living in Naples. Very scary! Moved away in 2021- have friends that lived thru a hurricane in Naples more recently MANY cars under water- lots of water surge issues- do not miss living there at all!

[@Calv1n240]

IAN was catastrophic for SW Florida ft Myers beach will never be the same, first hurricane I've ever experienced

[@brianwt1]

That was a rough one and the fact that it stalled once it made landfall and dumped a lot of rain and the wind was rough to.

[@hottuna7]

The sad truth that MSM fails to adequately cover is the fact that virtually any *properly* built (meeting or exceeding code requirements) properties usually survive with minimal or no damage.

[@MP99.]

So that translates to the yr 2000 or newer because that is when the code changed. And it only changed for some of SE FL at that time. Later on the state adopted Miami building codes to cover most of the state on NEW construction only. Lots of older buildings still and mobile homes unfortunately

[@hottuna7]

@@MP99. Well, I've lived in south Florida all my life (I'm 70) and have experienced many hurricanes. Our house was built in 1952 and we have never had even a single broken window, nor any roof loss/damage, due to any hurricane. Even if our house exceeded the code requirements at the time it was built, it still suggests that homes can be built to withstand any hurricane. But contractors are always looking for ways to cut costs; many of the homes severely damaged during Andrew were found to have less than the required number of tie-down straps for the roof.

[@MP99.]

The biggest failure in Andrew was garage doors failing and the wind getting into the homes and making them explode from the inside out essentially. You likely have a carport or nothing at all if your home is from that timeframe. That is good and you have been lucky. The houses in Andrew had no requirements for "tie-down straps" because there was no code requiring them and there were no minimum nailing requirements for the sheeting but, both were added along with minimums on attachments For garage doors, windows, exterior doors. If you get a mitigation inspection there are 4 types of attachment from roof to wall on the paperwork. Toe nails, clips, single strap and double strap. Prior to the Miami Dade building code there was no requirement and most homes used either clips or toe nails depending on the type of house (wood frame or block) What is the strongest hurricane that made landfall in PBC that you have been in? I can look it up and tell you but the age of much stronger storms is here and we are on borrowed time till when we get a bad hit like Andrew or Ian or Michael here. Please don't get complacent because you made it thru weaker storms or the left side (weak side) of strong storms riding north off the coast(David, Matthew, Dorain) without damage

[@MP99.]

@@hottuna7 Strongest winds in PBC since 1952 in a hurricane was hurricane Wilma. There were several other with just slightly lower max winds in PBC including (David, Isbell, Cleo, Francis and Jeanne) As pointed out above Wilma was a cat 2 over our area and the max wind gust recorded at PBIA was 101mph with sustained wind at only 82mph. There were a few gusts in Wilma around SO FL that were just a tick higher but not official from what I can tell. Just Prior to your home being built there were a group of stronger ones from 1945-50 there were 2 cat 4s, 2 cat 1s and 1 cat2 striking PBC so a bad few yrs there. All data is best I could find but back then there was a lot less data.

[@daviddaugherty3274]

We stayed thru Ian, direct hit, we’re on a gulf access canal in Cape Coral in a brand new house May 2022. Absolutely no damage! Pool cage minor damage, 1500.00 repair. We fell very blessed.

[@julienrockingham-ip4co]

ive survived Maria in PR, came back to the states in time for covid 19

[@teslasincanada]

Thanks for another video Paul!

[@kevinmorris3649]

fort myers area , many storms over the last 60yrs. never had more then 2,000 $ damage from any and spent the first 30+ yrs on an island - ian cat 5 came dead over the house-2 shingles and my wooden fence had to be replaced - don't use plastic and alum. to build anything on your house - don't live right on the water - takecare.

[@johncostello7502]

We live below Tampa and I'm getting ready for hurricane season as we speak

[@LorraineCareyAuthor]

Yes. I'm in St. Pete and trying to move outta Florida.

[@PalmBeachesPaul]

@LorraineCareyAuthor let me know if you need me to find you a good realtor up there I know some

[@gigir6700]

The deadliest hurricane to hit Florida since 1935 was Hurricane Ian in 2022. Hurricane Ian resulted in over 160 deaths, including 150 in Florida. Hurricane Ian was also the costliest hurricane in Florida’s history. Hurricane Ian hit Fort Myers on the west coast.

[@PalmBeachesPaul]

correct SINCE 1935 but not the deadliest. The 1935 killed over 400 and had sustained winds at 185 mph

[@AmericanConstellation]

As for Andrew, I lived down there in Kendal by Miami. I was fortunate to leave there three months before Andrew hit. I moved back to Clearwater for good.

[@hollysmith3474]

Moving to Florida was the worst thing I ever did to myself. It is not paradise. It is a lawless hellscape. I have a waterfront property in the Big Bend. Idalia nearly killed me. The massive amount of insurance that I pay didn’t cover anything. The people here are awful. I have had over $150k worth of stuff stolen from me. (Boat AND an RV) The sheriff does not care. I’ve been beaten up. I’ve had death threats. I had squatters that caused felony property damages. Florida is not worth the trouble. Save yourself the agony.

[@donald1841]

I live in south west Florida. Super rich people surround where I dwell. All the crime is focused where In the area I live it seems. Hordes of homeless roam the streets day and night. Helicopters fly over head often looking for suspects. Sirens are almost constant. Nor only because of car crashes due to the tremendous traffic problem but also crime. And it's as if I live in a Spanish country. The majority are Hispanics and most can't speak English. Even though many of them have lived in the US for years. Don't ask for help at Walmart either. All you'll hear is, no Englay.

[@lisatowe778]

Love the video! Seems while I was a kid we never talked about hurricanes, but that was central inland so probably why Now owning a house closer to the gulf I definitely am more interested in them lol

[@johnsmith-ee6tr]

Example, the 4'' pipe for septic is code.. nope i installed 70' infulltrater system x 2. Yes well beyond code

[@johnpinner1]

Willma hit Margate it took my roof sounded like train coming. Very scary

[@kimberlyward350]

Thank you so much for this!

[@jlr1176]

Now 40 yrs old, we were living in Coconut Creek during Wilma & our area was informed to evacuate. We went to the Hilton hotel off Hillsboro Blvd. we watched the French doors of the suite below us (through the entire wall of nothing bout glass windows) rip off the hinge and shatter the massive sheet of glass, blowing thousands of shards, directly into our hotel room. If my step father hadn’t been there to help me secure our door closed, I don’t think any of us would have eyes to see. Literally. May he RIP. 2.5 wks no power.. what an experience & great lessons to learn. Still a Floridian today.. Prep, prepare & evacuate when necessary!!! ❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@PalmBeachesPaul]

Your step dad sounds like a great man.Happy everyone was ok. Stay safe this summer.

[@sue9252]

Hi Paul, This was interesting. Never experienced a hurricane situation but did go through a tornado up in Alberta 🇨🇦. Black Friday in 1987 so much devastation. I can not lie that Florida’s hurricanes scare the crap outta me. I enjoy your content by the way. 😊🌴 Correction…2004 was the rain/ hail storm in July and shifted my home 4 inches off the foundation as the flood came around the corner. I think I forever will have PTSD when it comes to severe weather anywhere 😬

[@Flies2FLL]

1. Beer. 2. One thing to mention about hurricanes: The majority of deaths and damage are caused by storm surge, or the uplifting of the ocean/gulf waters that creates massive flooding. South Florida is lucky in that we have an ocean floor that drops off very rapidly close to shore. This tends to minimize storm surge, since there is plenty of depth to absorb the surge. Places like the gulf coast are just the opposite and they get clobbered! 3. Preparation (See #1 above...) is everything. If you have impact windows or shutters, a good roof WITH STRAPS, properly installed doors, and sufficient food and water, generally you are going to be in good shape. The homes to watch out for in Florida are those built between 1970 and 1992; These were marginal at best and at worse are downright deathtraps. But with proper modification, they can be made to be reasonably safe. The problem is that costs a lot of money... Great video!

[@PalmBeachesPaul]

Yes I assumed beer was not needed to be mentioned because we all know what it's like riding through a hurricane alcohol is a must have 🤣

[@viyau10]

Things that i take for granted that needed while in hurricane. Cash. Ice gasoline battery powered fans power inverter.

[@PalmBeachesPaul]

i think the Keys are part of SW Florida because they way the Keys turn west.

[@lisamc2820]

I lived in Florida for many years and went through 5 different hurricanes - I was in Orlando. They also help spin up tornadoes out of nowhere - especially the ones at night. I never lived right on the water - too, too many risks. Loved it while I was there but, to be honest, there really is nowhere to be safe from hurricanes. Florida is not that wide & hurricanes have traveled across very quickly. Plus you’re not that far above sea level. Loved it but wouldn’t want to retire there. 😊

[@johnliberty3647]

Beaches lack shade, I prefer North Central Florida

[@stephenfiore9960]

@@johnliberty3647 …..The Oaks are Beautiful in the “Oak Belt” around Gainesville area. Tons of shade. (North Central Florida.) In Cape Coral Florida (SW Florida ) the government forces you to mow your lawn, or they will mow it for you for a fee. This causes very little shade so the sun is constantly beating down on you. Very bright. Advantages is lower chance for forest fires to spread and less chance of vagrancy & lower crime since everyone can watch out for their neighbor. Also you see tons of beautiful sun sets because no trees are in the way. But higher chance for skin cancer. I got tired of constant Hurricane threats in Cape Coral. Been living in Gainesville Florida & Hurricanes aren’t that bad because they die out a lot by time they hit us.

[@jasperstromy2778]

Im an adult and also appreciate videos without profanities....so thanks

[@PalmBeachesPaul]

I usually dont curse but got caught up in making the video because I'm tired of HOA's making stupid rules, stick to rules that really matter like lawn care, and appearance of ones home ect. Not allowing trucks to park is just stupid and petty with no facts or proof it lowers the value of a home.

[@barbarahood1447]

Great video

[@Wendy-ce5gd]

My favorite spot to go out in Jupiter is Square Grouper!

[@sxyblnd2002]

Michael and Andrew were not the worst hurricanes. Ian had sustained winds of 175 mph and approximately 100 lives lost. Michael was in a less populated area as well, I do believe. The old hurricane had so many lost lives because of building codes back then. Ian was the worst hurricane in Florida!

[@Taylor-lm1oh]

Hi, I wand to know what did you use to make the video.GoPro or smartphone?

[@PalmBeachesPaul]

DJI Osmo Action @dji

[@danacaro-herman3530]

Paul you speak of Delray all of the time now, are you and your family settled there now?

[@PalmBeachesPaul]

No, actually Lake Worth

[@tomf9292]

Paul, I was told the tidal surge in the PB area can’t be as bad as they saw in the Ft Myers area because of the oceans depth. True?

[@PalmBeachesPaul]

I'm not sure but I've never seen it happen with all the storms we've had in 30 years.

[@CarlWithACamera]

Surge height at landfall is ultimately dictated by the expanse and intensity of the storm, the height of the tide at the time of landfall, and the slope of the sea floor approaching land. The longer and shallower the sea floor, the greater the storm surge will be. So, true, but not the only factor.

[@MP99.]

gulf stream is right off the coast here in PBC so the shelf drops off quickly so surge is not as much of an issue on this coast. There is still surge but the magnitude is significantly less.

[@salteedogz53]

What about the keys?

[@Cherylini100]

Finally Some sneakers! Welcome to Florida

[@PalmBeachesPaul]

Sneakers are not meant to be worn in Florida. 🤣🦶🩴🌞

[@Cherylini100]

@@PalmBeachesPaul You say that because you are not from here which makes you a "turi". A true native is either barefoot or sneakers with socks!

[@Floridamancan]

Tampa - clearwater is the most dangerous for storms

[@PalmBeachesPaul]

Nope the panhandle has had more storms, as many as 20 more storms hit them, you guys just had one of the deadliest but that could happen anywhere there's more chances of it happening to people in the panhandle based on statistics of past storms

[@Floridamancan]

@@PalmBeachesPaul we get side swiped by every storm. Yal get the weak end, we get the back lash.

[@PalmBeachesPaul]

@Floridamancan you need to move over here brother 🤣j/k stay safe neighbor

[@Floridamancan]

@@PalmBeachesPaul ive been looking at land up there to get away, but having a hard time. You too!

[@spitfirered]

We Are On The East Side The Treasure Coast But On The West Side Of Vero, We Went Through Michael With Only A Transformer Blowing Up, I Say To My Husband All The Time, Where We Are At We Are In A Pocket, Do You Believe That Or Do You Have Any History Of Vero Beach Getting Hit By Hurricanes, We Have Been Here For 8 Years!

[@PalmBeachesPaul]

Vero had some damage back when Francine hit in 2004

[@MP99.]

Both Francis and Jeanne hit Sewalls point in 2004 3 weeks apart both major hurricanes I believe.

[@donald1841]

He who controls the weather controls the world.

[@MP99.]

Top wind gust for PBIA was 101, top sustained wind was 82(10 second duration) which is cat 2 gust but cat 1 intensity. If that one scared you hopefully nothing major comes our way. The following are some preliminary maximum sustained winds and peak gusts observed across South Florida: Location Maximum Sustained Wind Maximum Peak Wind Miami International 67 mph at 830 AM 92 mph at 752 and 756AM Fort Lauderdale 70 mph at 811 AM 99 mph at 830 AM Palm Beach International 82 mph at 910 AM 101 mph at 914 AM Pompano Beach* 83 mph at 840 AM 98 mph at 818 and 837 AM Naples* 61 mph at 807 AM 82 mph at 802 AM Opa Locka* 85 mph at 816 AM 105 mph at 813 AM Tamiami* 58 mph at 733 AM 83 mph at 738 AM Fowey Rocks** (8 miles SE of Key Biscayne) 85 mph at 752 AM 123 mph at 843 AM WFO Miami (FIU Campus) (See Figure 6; add 4 knots for pin drag) 66 mph 746 AM 104 mph at 747 AM L006*** (South end of Lake Okeechobee) 103 mph at 1030 AM 112 mph at 11 AM

[@MP99.]

Wilma made landfall on the west coat as a minimal cat 3. By the time it came across the state it weakened into a cat2 (edited from fat fingers)

[@PalmBeachesPaul]

That's not correct by the time Wilma hit Palm Beach County it was a strong category two

[@MP99.]

@@PalmBeachesPaul officially yes in the at flight level, Measured wind speeds on the ground were not Though as shown in the post above. Here is a link and a snip from the NHC. Either way you said cat 3 several times in the video which was inaccurate. And Andrew hit in 8/24/92 which was the 1st day of school in PBC which was cancelled www.weather.gov/mfl/wilma Wilma moved rapidly northeast across the state, with an average forward speed of 25 mph. Wilma exited the east coast over northeastern Palm Beach County near Palm Beach Gardens around 11 AM Monday October 24th as a Category 2 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of around 105 mph. It traversed the southern peninsula in about 4 hours.

[@MP99.]

@@PalmBeachesPaul More so than correcting you I was trying to say even as it was, not even a major hurricane (cat3 or higher) but caused a lot of damage in SO FL. We are in trouble when a strong storm landfalls here. Instead of being shredded by land from the west side.

[@PalmBeachesPaul]

@@MP99. thanks for watching and you have some impressive data.

[@osfreelancing]

I think there is no safe place in Florida.

[@sandracurtis9571]

Tampa has not ben hit by hurricane in more than 100 yrs.

[@johnsmith-ee6tr]

Sirs is a joke kinda like army corp o engineers in florida.. the codes are absolutely obscure /below average. Why are homes built with straight edges use curves, maybe a pic will get you on a cover

[@johnsmith-ee6tr]

Blame haarp

[@stevecooper3579]

crrection; Idalia hit n.florida 2023 ...sorry

[@ryanraines1469]

Gooose needs to grow a pair and stop being sensitive. I like uncut palm beach Paul 🤙🏽

[@hottuna7]

Guanabanas is very over-rated.

[@Wendy-ce5gd]

But it is beautiful!

[@quantumquestions5849]

All of florida is not safe from sink holes. y'all worried about the small guys.

[@PalmBeachesPaul]

🤣😂 30+ years in south Florida and NEVER had a sink hole. Thx for watching.

[@kathleenwalker1398]

I lost a horse in a sinkhole in Lafayette Co FL. A beautiful Arabian 2 year old 17 years ago. The ground just opened up & swallowed him. Horrible!

[@brianwt1]

@@kathleenwalker1398we had one in Winter Haven it opened up very slowly in a Publix parking lot I was working at the time there.

[@stevecooper3579]

Ian hit n.florida last year

[@MP99.]

No Ian hit ft. Myers 2 yrs ago. Idalia(I think) hit N fl last yr

[@stevecooper3579]

@@MP99. yes sir, you're correct... thanks for the video (from nw florida)

[@PalmBeachesPaul]

My pleasure, stay safe