Assessment of Agricultural Losses Resulting from Hurricane Helene
Summary
The tropical system that would become Hurricane Helene developed into a tropical storm on September 24, 2024, in the northwest Caribbean Sea near the Yucatan Peninsula before strengthening into a hurricane the next day and moving into the Gulf of Mexico. It rapidly intensified, attaining Category 4 strength with 140 mph winds before making landfall near Perry, FL (Taylor County) on September 26.
Data are being collected via the Assessment of Losses and Damages to Florida Agriculture from Hazard/Disaster Events tool, which has been used to assess several events in the recent past, including Hurricanes Michael, Ian, Idalia, and Debby.
A summary of the UF/IFAS Economic Impact Analysis Program (EIAP)’s efforts to rapidly assess state-level agricultural losses by commodity group due to Hurricane Helene 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 Helene 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
- Survey Flyer: UF/IFAS EIAP Assessment of Hurricane Helene
- Preliminary Report: Agricultural Losses & Damages from Hurricane Helene
- Suggested Citation: Court, C. D., Qiao, X. Koeneke, R., & McDaid, K. (2024). Preliminary Assessment of Agricultural Losses and Damages Resulting from Hurricane Helene. UF/IFAS Economic Impact Analysis Program, Food and Resource Economics Department, University of Florida.
- Summary Document: Agricultural Losses & Damages from Hurricane Helene
- Suggested Citation: Court, C. D., Qiao, X. Koeneke, R., & McDaid, K. (2024). Summary of Preliminary Assessment of Agricultural Losses and Damages Resulting from Hurricane Helene. UF/IFAS Economic Impact Analysis Program, Food and Resource Economics Department, University of Florida.
- County-Level Summary Document: Agricultural Losses & Damages from Hurricane Helene
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Suggested Citation: Court, C. D., Qiao, X. Koeneke, R., & McDaid, K. (2024). County-Level Summary of Preliminary Agricultural Losses Resulting from Hurricane Helene. UF/IFAS Economic Impact Analysis Program, Food and Resource Economics Department, University of Florida.
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Media inquiries can be directed to:
- Megan Winslow, Public Relations Specialist, (352) 294-3313 / winslow@ufl.edu
Suggested Webpage Citation:
Court, C. D. Assessment Of Agricultural Losses Resulting From Hurricane Helene. UF/IFAS Economic Impact Analysis Program, Food and Resource Economics Department, University of Florida. Retrieved [date] from https://fred.ifas.ufl.edu/extension/economic-impact-analysis-program/disaster-impact-analysis/hurricane-helene-damage-assessments/