The Tampa area includes the cities of St. Petersburg, Sarasota, and Clearwater. This sparsely inhabited area sticks out into the Gulf Stream, creating an area of frequent landfall for hurricanes sweeping up the Atlantic coast.

Has a hurricane ever hit Clearwater?

Petersburg-Sarasota-Clearwater) The Tampa Bay area has been lucky, without any major hurricanes hitting the region in recent years. The last powerful storm to hit the area was the 1921 Tampa Bay hurricane. This storm peaked at Category 4, with winds exceeding 140mph.

Does Clearwater Florida get hurricanes?

Because of the intense humidity and the threat of hurricanes (September is the most active month of Florida's hurricane season), summer is Clearwater Beach's offseason, which means you'll find smaller crowds and cheaper room rates.