Hurricane Prep and Storm-Season Boat Storage in Georgia

Of the 25 hurricanes NOAA records in Georgia since 1851, 25 arrived in months our season rule marks as in the water at Atlanta (Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct). At Savannah the count is 25 in months in the water. 3 have come since 2000 and 3 were Category 3 or stronger.

In NOAA's record, Georgia impacts fall most often in August (8), October (8) and September (7). A boat at Atlanta is in the water in all three by our season rule, and in the water in 5 of the 6 season months overall, so settle storage before June 1.

46 of 58 live Georgia listings list enclosed indoor space; 26 list covered and 50 outdoor spaces. By city: Atlanta (12; 4 enclosed), Savannah (9; 8 enclosed), Buford (7; 7 enclosed) and Marietta (6; 6 enclosed). The most enclosed listings are in Savannah (8) and Buford (7). None lists climate-controlled units. Listings span 23 cities. Prefer a wind-rated building outside the flood zone.

Move it at once. 46 Georgia listings list enclosed space; book one before June. All of the 25 Georgia hurricanes on record came in months a boat at Atlanta is in the water by our rule, so expect to move it from use, not from storage. Savannah averages 6.7 inches in June, so check the site drains.

Listings span 23 Georgia cities. The largest groups are Atlanta (12 listed), Savannah (9 listed), Buford (7 listed), Marietta (6 listed) and Brunswick (3 listed). For covered spaces, Savannah (8) and Buford (7) lead. Statewide, 50 list open lots, 26 covered parking and 46 enclosed space, so a boat owner can usually choose between shelter levels in the same city.