Summary

The tropical system that would eventually become Hurricane Debby became a tropical depression on August 3rd near Cuba, moving into the Gulf of Mexico and strengthening into a tropical storm later that same day. It gradually intensified, attaining Category 1 strength on August 4th prior to making landfall near Steinhatchee, FL (Taylor County) on August 5th. 

Data are being collected via the Assessment of Losses and Damages to Florida Agriculture from Hazard/Disaster Events tool, which has been used for assessing several events in the recent past, including Hurricanes Michael, Ian, and Idalia. 

A summary of the UF/IFAS EIAP’s efforts to rapidly assess state-level agricultural losses by commodity group due to Hurricane Debby are summarized in a preliminary report, linked below. Data will continue to be collected via the UF/IFAS Post-Disaster Assessment of the Agricultural Impacts of Hurricane Debby for use in a final report to be released at a later date.

To learn more about the Damage and Loss Assessment process, how survey responses are used, and why this information matters for Florida agriculture now and in the future, visit our Frequently Asked Questions Page.

Downloads

• UF/IFAS EIAP Hurricane Debby Survey Flyer
• Preliminary Report: Agricultural Damages & Losses Resulting from Hurricane Debby
  • Suggested Citation: Court, C. D., Qiao, X. Koeneke, R., McDaid, K. (2024). Preliminary Assessment of Agricultural Losses and Damages Resulting from Hurricane Debby. UF/IFAS Economic Impact Analysis Program, Food and Resource Economics Department, University of Florida. 
• UF/IFAS EIAP Hurricane Debby Impacts Summary Flyer
  • Suggested Citation: Court, C. D., Qiao, X., Koeneke, R., McDaid, K. (2024). Agricultural Losses and Damages from Hurricane Debby Summary Flyer. UF/IFAS Economic Impact Analysis Program, Food and Resource Economics Department, University of Florida.

Media inquiries can be directed to:

• Megan Winslow, Public Relations Specialist, (352) 294-3313 / winslow@ufl.edu