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HURRICANE BASICS

You know hurricanes are powerful, but there's much more to the story. See how hurricanes form, when they are most active, exciting facts about hurricanes and how a hurricane's projected path might affect you.

2023 FORECAST

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Forecasters at NOAA anticipate an above-average hurricane season with 18 named storms, with 9 of these becoming hurricanes, including 4 major hurricanes reaching category 3, 4, or 5. With improvements and advancements to NOAA’s modeling, they can deliver this forecast with a 70% confidence rating.1 

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2023 Hurricane outlook

AREAS AT RISK

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Hurricane risk extends beyond the storm itself. Lower-lying areas can be affected by storm surge and flooding, and rain and wind damage can extend well inland. In 2017, for example, Hurricane Irma brought 140mph gusts and storm surge ten feet above ground level to parts of Florida, and virtually all of the state felt its effects. By the time it was over, Irma had done more than $50 billion in damage.3, 4

Click the maps to view the relative risk of damage from tropical cyclones along the U.S. Atlantic and Gulf coasts.5

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PREPARE YOURSELF

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Download our checklist to prepare your home, family and business for an emergency.

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TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE

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Are you a hurricane expert or storm novice? Answer a few quick questions to find out.

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TRACK CURRENT STORMS

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Visit the ICAT Active Storms page to access up-to-date information on current storms.

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EMERGENCY RESOURCES

Here are a few resources to help assist you with rebuilding your home or business after a hurricane.

Emergency Clean-Up and Restoration Providers

  • Belfor Property Restoration: (800) 856-4816
  • DKI/Disaster Kleenup International: (877) 533-0210
  • Paul Davis Restoration: (888) 473-7669
  • Servpro: (800) SERVPRO
  • ServiceMaster Restore: (800) RESPOND

Government Resources

ICAT Boulder Claims

It's easy to file a claim with ICAT Boulder Claims. Report your claim 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

ICAT IS THERE
WHEN YOU NEED US MOST

When a hurricane strikes, ICAT is committed to helping you to rebuild quickly and get back to your life and business.

  1. 24/7 damage reporting and quick response
  2. Well-trained teams on site after a hurricane
  3. In-person inspections within days, when access is allowed
  4. Dedicated claims examiner for your questions
  5. Leading-edge technology to speed payments
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Need to report a claim? Click here to get started.