Florida law allows one year to start a storm claim. Helene deadline is Sept. 26, 2025. Milton deadline is Oct. 9, 2025. Supplemental claims get 18 months.
AccuWeather trimmed its hurricane outlook to 13–16 storms and 6–9 hurricanes, citing dry air, dust and wind shear, though Gulf waters remain very warm.
Small businesses in eight Florida counties can apply for SBA low-interest loans until Sept. 15 to cover economic losses from Hurricane Milton.
Florida homeowners in eligible counties with 2023–2024 storm damage can pre-apply for home repair, replacement or reconstruction through Rebuild Florida HRRP.
NOAA slightly lowers its 2025 storm forecast but still expects an above-average season as warm seas and favorable conditions fuel activity.
Experts still expect a busier-than-usual hurricane season, though they're less certain about the outlook. Warm ocean waters could lead to more storms ahead.
Florida homeowners are adopting hurricane-ready HVAC upgrades like enclosures, flood barriers, and surge protectors to protect systems and extend lifespan.
The home-hardening grant program, a Florida Realtors’ 2025 legislative priority, reopens Aug. 4 with $10K matching grants to help strengthen homes against storms.
Most homeowners lack flood insurance, which isn’t included in standard policies even though flooding is the costliest and most common U.S. disaster.
Researchers lowered their Atlantic hurricane forecast to 16 named storms, 8 hurricanes and 3 major storms, citing slightly cooler sea temps.
