Florida Disaster & Funding Calendar
When Florida's hazards peak — and when the federal money windows open. The recurring hazard seasons (hurricane, flood, tropical storm, severe storm) alongside the SAM.gov, FEMA and grant deadlines that decide who's ready when disaster strikes.
Florida hazard seasons — 12-month view
| Hazard | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurricane | June–November | ||||||||||||
| Flood | June–October | ||||||||||||
| Tropical Storm | June–November | ||||||||||||
| Severe Storm | March–June |
Peak windows
- Hurricane — typically June–November in Florida.
- Flood — typically June–October in Florida.
- Tropical Storm — typically June–November in Florida.
- Severe Storm — typically March–June in Florida.
💰 Funding & deadline cycles
- 🔁SAM.gov registration renewal — annualLapses lock you out of federal contracts & grants. Renew ~60 days before expiry.
- 🏛️FEMA Public Assistance & HMGP — post-declarationWindows open after a Florida disaster is declared and close fast. Watch the live map for new declarations.
- 🏗️HUD CDBG-DR — appropriation-drivenFunds follow major disasters via Congressional appropriation; action-plan deadlines follow.
- 📅Federal fiscal year — Oct 1Grant cycles and mitigation notices (BRIC) reset. Position before Q4.
Florida hazard season FAQ
When is hurricane season in Florida?
In Florida, hurricane season typically runs June–November. Federal recovery funding windows (FEMA Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation, and HUD CDBG-DR where appropriated) open after a declaration and close quickly — preparation before the season matters.
When is flood season in Florida?
In Florida, flood season typically runs June–October. Federal recovery funding windows (FEMA Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation, and HUD CDBG-DR where appropriated) open after a declaration and close quickly — preparation before the season matters.
When is tropical storm season in Florida?
In Florida, tropical storm season typically runs June–November. Federal recovery funding windows (FEMA Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation, and HUD CDBG-DR where appropriated) open after a declaration and close quickly — preparation before the season matters.
When is severe storm season in Florida?
In Florida, severe storm season typically runs March–June. Federal recovery funding windows (FEMA Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation, and HUD CDBG-DR where appropriated) open after a declaration and close quickly — preparation before the season matters.