Major Florida Hurricanes Since 2017

Overview This feature service provides geospatial data representing the paths of significant hurricanes that have impacted Florida since the year 2017. The data captures the movement trajectories of major storms, specifically focusing on prominent hurricanes such as Michael (2018) and Irma (2017). Feature Layers Major FL Hurricanes Since 2017: This primary feature layer contains the mapped paths of major hurricanes in Florida during the specified period. The data originates from the NOAA IBTrACS dataset, a comprehensive international tropical cyclone archive. It includes line geometries that trace each hurricane's course, offering valuable insights into storm behavior and geographic impact areas. Geographic Coverage The data spans hurricanes that have affected Florida and surrounding regions. The service covers a broad extent from the Gulf of Mexico through the southeastern United States, encompassing coastal and inland areas impacted by the storms. Use Cases Emergency management and disaster response planning related to hurricane risks in Florida. Research and educational applications analyzing storm paths and frequency. Urban and infrastructure planning to enhance resilience against major hurricanes. Environmental studies on hurricane impacts along the Gulf and Atlantic coasts. Data Source The layer is a subset derived from NOAA's IBTrACS data, internationally recognized for its detailed tracking of tropical cyclones. The hurricane paths have been processed to dissolve on the hurricane names for clarity and usability.