Hurricane Prep and Storm-Season Motorcycle Storage in Georgia

Georgia has 25 hurricane impacts on NOAA's 1851-2025 record, 3 of them major, and a motorcycle at Atlanta is riding in 6 of the 6 storm-season months by our rule. 49 motorcycle storage facilities are listed in Georgia; 33 list enclosed indoor space.

25Georgia hurricanes in months riding
6 of 6storm-season months a motorcycle is riding (Atlanta)
3Georgia hurricanes since 2000
49Georgia motorcycle storage listings
33list enclosed indoor space

Storm season and the motorcycle calendar in Georgia

MonthAtlanta high / lowmotorcycleGeorgia hurricanes since 1851Savannah high / lowmotorcycle
Jan54° / 36°cold or hot riding061° / 40°riding
Feb58° / 39°riding065° / 43°riding
Mar66° / 45°riding071° / 49°riding
Apr74° / 53°riding078° / 55°riding
May81° / 61°riding085° / 63°riding
Jun87° / 69°riding290° / 71°riding
Jul90° / 72°riding092° / 74°riding
Aug89° / 71°riding891° / 73°riding
Sep84° / 66°riding786° / 69°riding
Oct74° / 55°riding879° / 59°riding
Nov64° / 44°riding070° / 48°riding
Dec56° / 38°cold or hot riding064° / 43°riding

Motorcycle column rule: riding at highs of 58°F to 97°F; cold or hot riding from a 46°F high or above 97°F; stored below 46°F.

By that rule a motorcycle at Atlanta has 10 months riding (February to November) and 2 of cold or hot riding. The Atlantic season runs June 1 to November 30.

Georgia hurricane record

4 of the 25 came after 1975; the strongest reached Category 4. Most fell in August (8), October (8) and September (7).

MonthStormCategory in Georgiamotorcycle that month (Atlanta)
Sep 2024Helene2 (inland)riding
Oct 2018Michael2 (inland)riding
Oct 2016Matthew1riding
Sep 1979David2riding

Savannah averages 48.1 inches of precipitation a year, wettest in June (6.7 in), before any storm is added.

Hurricane checklist for a motorcycle in Georgia

  1. Move the bike indoors; gusts tip a bike on its side stand.
  2. Strap it upright to fixed anchors with soft ties.
  3. Stabilize fuel and disconnect the battery.
  4. Photograph the bike and VIN; keep papers with you.
  5. Get the building wind rating, the FEMA flood zone of the address and the re-entry rules in writing.

Georgia motorcycle storage for hurricane season (49 listed)

49 live listings in 10 cities; by listed type: 33 indoor, 16 covered and 33 outdoor (types overlap). No Georgia motorcycle storage listing publishes a rate on StowHelp.

FacilityCityListed storageListed amenitiesAlso listed for
Merlin Auto GroupAtlantaindoor, outdoor, coveredCar
SecurCare Self Storage - Grove PointSavannahindoor, outdoor, coveredCar
Atlanta Motorcar Club & StorageCummingindoor, outdoor, coveredsecurity cameras, gated entryCar
Storage Caves - BufordBufordindoor, outdoor, coveredCar
Diaz Motorcycles & ServiceMariettaindoor, outdoor, covered
Safeguard Storage PropertiesAtlantaindoor, outdoorCar, RV
Midgard Self Storage - StatesboroStatesboroindoor, outdoor, coveredCar
MotoEscapeMariettaindoor, outdoor, coveredCar
Black Diamond Motor SportsPeachtree Cornersindoor, outdoor, coveredsecurity cameras, gated entryCar
Morningstar Storage SavannahSavannahindoor, outdoor, coveredCar
South Atlanta Auto StorageTyroneindoor, outdoor, coveredCar
Midgard Self Storage - RoswellRoswellindoor, outdoor, coveredCar
Storage Depot Richmond HillRichmond Hillindoor, outdoor, coveredCar
Big VaultsAtlantaindoor, outdoorCar, RV
Shift HQAtlantaindoor, outdoorCar, RV
Atlanta Motorcar Club & StorageAtlanta
Neighbor Car StorageAtlanta
Atlanta Truck ParkingAtlanta
Extra Space StorageAtlanta
Davis RV & Boat Storage of AtlantaAtlanta

Listed storage types by Georgia city

CityMotorcycle Storage listingsEnclosedCoveredOpen lot
Atlanta3620320
Marietta3333
Savannah3333
Buford1111
Cumming1111
Peachtree Corners1111
Richmond Hill1111
Roswell1111
Statesboro1111
Tyrone1111

Georgia cities by listed motorcycle storage (with enclosed count)

Georgia hurricane season motorcycle questions

How many Georgia hurricanes struck while a motorcycle would be riding?

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

Which months bring the most hurricane risk to a motorcycle in Georgia?

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

Which Georgia motorcycle storage listings are enclosed?

33 of 49 live Georgia listings list enclosed indoor space; 16 list covered and 33 outdoor spaces. By city: Atlanta (36; 20 enclosed), Marietta (3; 3 enclosed), Savannah (3; 3 enclosed) and Buford (1; 1 enclosed). The most enclosed listings are in Atlanta (20) and Marietta (3). None lists climate-controlled units. Listings span 10 cities. Prefer a wind-rated building outside the flood zone.

What should I do with my motorcycle when a hurricane watch is issued in Georgia?

Move it at once. 33 Georgia listings list enclosed space; book one before June. All of the 25 Georgia hurricanes on record came in months a motorcycle at Atlanta is riding 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.

Which Georgia cities have the most motorcycle storage listings?

Listings span 10 Georgia cities. The largest groups are Atlanta (36 listed), Marietta (3 listed), Savannah (3 listed), Buford (1 listed) and Cumming (1 listed). For covered spaces, Atlanta (3) and Marietta (3) lead. Statewide, 33 list open lots, 16 covered parking and 33 enclosed space, so a motorcycle owner can usually choose between shelter levels in the same city.

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Sources

NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991-2020 (USW00013874, USW00003822); NOAA AOML hurricane impacts 1851-2025; StowHelp listings 2026-10-07 (methodology).

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