Interactive Map: Historical Hurricane Tracks Impacting Brunswick, GA
This interactive map from NOAA displays historical hurricane tracks that have impacted the Brunswick, Georgia area. The view is centered on Glynn County with a 40-nautical-mile buffer, filtering for Category 1 through Category 5 hurricanes.
The map below shows the entire NOAA interface scaled to fit within this page, including all search filters, legend, and toolbars.
Note: Map is scaled to fit. Click and drag to navigate. Use mouse wheel to zoom.
How to Use This Map
- Navigate: Click and drag the map to explore different areas
- Zoom: Use mouse wheel or the +/- buttons in the top left
- Filter Storms: Use the left sidebar to filter by year, category, or month
- View Details: Click any storm track to see wind speed, pressure, and date information
- Export Data: Use the export button to download storm data for analysis
Why This Matters for Real Estate
Understanding historical storm patterns is critical for coastal property evaluation, insurance assessment, and long-term investment planning in Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida.
- Frequency Analysis: Count how many major hurricanes (Cat 3+) have passed within 40 miles of a property in the last 50 years.
- Wind Exposure: Properties directly in the path of multiple storms may have higher wind mitigation requirements.
- Flood Risk: Storm surge from historical tracks helps validate FEMA flood zone designations.
- Insurance Planning: Carriers use this same data to model risk and set premiums.
For clients evaluating coastal properties in Brunswick, St. Simons Island, Jekyll Island, or Sea Island, this tool provides objective, government-sourced data to inform due diligence.
Sources: NOAA Coastal Services Center, National Hurricane Center
