The United States continues to face serious hurricane risks, with some states far more exposed than others.

Florida leads the nation in hurricane landfalls, followed by Texas, Louisiana, and North Carolina.

Coastal regions such as South Florida, the Outer Banks, and the Northern Gulf Coast face major storms every few years.

One of the greatest dangers is storm surge, especially in low-lying Gulf Coast cities. Places like Miami,

New Orleans, Tampa, New York, and Savannah are at particularly high risk when powerful systems approach.

Inland flooding also poses a deadly threat, accounting for roughly 60% of hurricane-related fatalities.

Even areas far from the coast, such as inland Texas, can suffer severe impacts as storms now retain strength longer over land.

Experts warn that climate change is intensifying these risks, fueling stronger, wetter storms

and expanding damage zones. The proportion of major hurricanes has grown significantly in recent decades.

To prepare, agencies like FEMA and NOAA offer essential tools — including the National Risk Index and storm surge maps — helping communities

assess vulnerabilities, strengthen defenses, and plan for a future where hurricane threats extend further and strike harder than ever.