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Everything You Need to Know About Hurricanes

Clear, carefully sourced coverage of hurricane science, history, forecasting, engineering, and preparedness, written to be useful whether you're bracing for the next storm or studying the last one.

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175a
Years of Atlantic
storm records
67b
Billion-dollar U.S.
tropical cyclones since 1980
$1.54Tb
Tropical-cyclone
damage since 1980
~90%c
Of U.S. hurricane deaths
are water-related
a NOAA HURDAT2 (1851–2025) b NOAA NCEI Billion-Dollar Disasters c Rappaport 2014, BAMS
What We Cover

Every Angle. Complete Coverage.

From the physics of cyclogenesis to interactive storm modeling tools, spanning the full breadth of hurricane science and preparedness.

The eye of Hurricane Isabel seen from space

Understanding Hurricanes

The science of how hurricanes form, intensify, and behave. Formation, structure, the Saffir-Simpson scale, storm surge mechanics, and eyewall dynamics.

8 Articles
Hurricane Katrina seen from space

Historic Hurricanes

Deep dives into the deadliest and costliest storms in recorded history. Decade-by-decade trends, individual storm retrospectives, and lessons carried forward.

22 Articles
Hurricane Michael damage at Mexico Beach, Florida

Hurricane Impacts

Physical, economic, environmental, and social impacts, including our Insurance & Recovery subsection covering policy types, claims, and flood coverage.

6 Articles
Hurricane Florence seen from space

Hurricanes for Kids

Simplified science, activities, printable worksheets, and lesson plans for K–8 learners, designed for students, teachers, and parents alike.

5 Pieces
Hurricane Dorian imaged by the GOES-16 satellite

Hurricane Forecasting

The science and technology behind prediction: satellites, numerical models, spaghetti plots, and the NHC advisory process from data collection to public warning.

2 Articles
The Lake Borgne storm-surge barrier near New Orleans

Engineering for Hurricanes

How engineers design wind-resistant buildings, coastal defenses, and resilient infrastructure. Bridges science and practical solutions for homeowners and planners.

3 Articles
A WC-130 Hurricane Hunter reconnaissance aircraft

Hurricane Aviation

The critical role of reconnaissance aircraft, Hurricane Hunters, dropsonde technology, and the future of drone reconnaissance in storm research.

11 Subsections
HWRF numerical hurricane model forecast output

SimStorm™ Intelligence System

Interactive modeling environment: storm surge simulator, wind field generator, flood risk calculator, historical replay, and scenario comparison tools.

6 Interactive Tools
53%a
of U.S. billion-dollar disaster costs come from tropical cyclones
60 inb
Most rain from a U.S. tropical cyclone: Harvey, 2017 (1,525 mm)
$6c
saved for every $1 invested in hazard mitigation
+8%d
per-decade rise in the odds of a major (Cat 3+) hurricane, 1979–2017
a NOAA NCEI Billion-Dollar Disasters b NHC Hurricane Harvey Report c NIBS Mitigation Saves, 2019 d Kossin et al. 2020, PNAS
Who This Is For

Built for Every Level of Learner

Whether you're preparing for a storm, studying the science, or researching the history, there's a section here for you.

For Everyone

Core Sections

Our most widely-read content, covering the fundamentals of hurricane science, history, impacts, and kid-friendly learning resources accessible to all audiences.

Basics History Impacts Kids
Going Deeper

Specialized Sections

In-depth coverage for homeowners, professionals, and enthusiasts: hurricane forecasting methods, engineering and construction, and the science of storm reconnaissance.

Forecasting Engineering Aviation
Interactive

SimStorm™ Intelligence System

Our interactive modeling environment for researchers, students, and anyone who wants to explore storm dynamics hands-on: surge simulation, wind modeling, and historical storm replay.

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