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Old 12-08-2017, 12:48 PM
 
Location: abingdon md
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I am a female government employee, retiring soon. I am still young and energetic, and want to move to Florida. I detest cold weather. I am originally from Maryland. I want to buy a home close to the ocean. My concern is the natural disasters that have been occurring in Florida. does anyone have any advice on where in Florida I could buy a home by the ocean, and not get hit by floods etc. I would be interested in recommendations regarding other beach communities in other states with low natural disasters as well. I would really appreciate any info I can get . I want to live by the beach, close to fun, restaurants, live music, board walk stuff. FUN stuff.
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Old 12-08-2017, 12:59 PM
 
Location: Tampa, FL
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It's all a crap shoot for coastal states. Tampa St Pete area has been lucky, but there's no guarantees. Storm surge with a hurricane. Bradenton Beach/Sarasota has been lucky as well. Living near water comes with a price: high home insurance if you're buying. Renting a place near the water is another option.

https://coast.noaa.gov/hurricanes/


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Old 12-08-2017, 01:02 PM
 
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Its illogical to live by the beach in Florida and not be subjected to the potential threat of hurricane.
Its also can be a very expensive course of action. However with a bit of research you may find something =
https://www.zillow.com/fl/waterfront/
Best of luck and welcome to the forum
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Old 12-08-2017, 01:14 PM
 
Location: South Florida
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Its illogical to live by the beach in Florida and not be subjected to the potential threat of hurricane.
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Old 12-08-2017, 01:21 PM
 
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Historically NE Florida from St Augustine north through Fernandina Beach is least impacted by hurricane landfalls, though like any area of the state subject to storms crossing the FL peninsula from the Gulf of Mexico. The Jacksonville area especially seems least affected over time, especially off the coast/further inland.
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Old 12-08-2017, 01:29 PM
 
Location: Tampa, FL
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Hurricanes/Tropical Storms what cities and islands get hit most (rankings)
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Old 12-08-2017, 01:39 PM
 
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Probably Orlando or Jacksonville. The good thing is even if you don't live immediately on the beach, the majority of the populated areas in FL are a very reasonable distance from the coastal beaches.

When I lived in Sarasota I just made sure I always had enough money saved in the bank to fly north in the event of a hurricane lol.
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Old 12-08-2017, 02:31 PM
 
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Anywhere in Florida can be subject to a "natural disaster." Keep in mind it is not just hurricanes, but tropical storms which we have plenty of. Also small tornadoes. NOWHERE IS EXEMPT. I cannot stress this enough! Also you need to define how "close" you need to be to the ocean, and also budget.
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Old 12-08-2017, 03:42 PM
 
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I am a female government employee, retiring soon. I am still young and energetic, and want to move to Florida. I detest cold weather. I am originally from Maryland. I want to buy a home close to the ocean. My concern is the natural disasters that have been occurring in Florida. does anyone have any advice on where in Florida I could buy a home by the ocean, and not get hit by floods etc. I would be interested in recommendations regarding other beach communities in other states with low natural disasters as well. I would really appreciate any info I can get . I want to live by the beach, close to fun, restaurants, live music, board walk stuff. FUN stuff.
Jacksonville can get cold and have cold spells with freezing weather.

Orlando or the center of the state is the best for not having colder winters and not being impacted by hurricanes as much since it's in the center of the state , but you have to dive at least an hour to the beach, but you can choose the east or west coast beaches to go to.
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Old 12-08-2017, 03:47 PM
 
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I am a female government employee, retiring soon. I am still young and energetic, and want to move to Florida. I detest cold weather. I am originally from Maryland. I want to buy a home close to the ocean. My concern is the natural disasters that have been occurring in Florida. does anyone have any advice on where in Florida I could buy a home by the ocean, and not get hit by floods etc. I would be interested in recommendations regarding other beach communities in other states with low natural disasters as well. I would really appreciate any info I can get . I want to live by the beach, close to fun, restaurants, live music, board walk stuff. FUN stuff.
Honestly, if you are scared of moving to Florida because of hurricanes, you are better off not coming in the first place as the entire state is prone to hurricanes. However, plenty of people are moving here and already live here without fear, just like plenty of people live in California and aren't scared of earthquakes. It's more important to make sure the specific building is well built and not in an unusual flood zone. A modern condo in Miami is safer than a trailer in Jacksonville.
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