What Part Of Florida Is Safest From Hurricanes and Tropical Storms?

Minneola is the safest place in Florida from hurricanes and tropical storms. Where is Minneola? Minneola is just north of Clermont Florida which is in Central Florida. It is also located in one of the more "hilly" areas. I would say mountainous but that would not be accurate. This part of Florida does have some beautiful rolling terrain but only hills.

Tampa FL

Sugarloaf Mountain which the peak of is just to the north of Minneola is the highest elevation in Florida. from the top of it you can see downtown Orlando FL which is over 20 miles away to the east-southeast. This beautiful area is growing fairly rapidly and sees very few tropical storm or hurricane force winds during hurricane season

Walt Disney World

When Walt Disney World was first planned for a Florida City the only cities in Florida that were serious considered had to be safe from storm surge. Hence a Central Florida city was chosen where affordable land could be purchased. Orlando and the surrounding cities in Florida are by far the safest from hurricanes. A quick look at the wind ratings for prices for home owners insurance will back our claim.

Tampa Bay

North Central Florida

North Central Florida also sees very few hurricanes or tropical storms. If you are looking for some where to move to in the sunshine state the safest cities are found in the areas furthest from the Atlantic Ocean (Florida's Atlantic Coast) and the Gulf of Mexico. By the time weaker hurricanes com onshore and make it to the Ocala national forest for example, they present only a tropical storm risk and certainly no storm surges will ever reach you there. Thank you for asking, what part of Florida is safest from hurricanes.